Chinese Antique Furniture

Anhui, circa 1860 This ornate, beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner, placed outside the shop for seating and wi...

Shandong, circa 1880 This distinctively shaped cabinet is in elm and comes from the city of Linyi in Shandong province, northern China.  The rounde...

Jiangsu, circa 1860 Made from heavy rosewood in Jiangsu province, Eastern China, this impressive chair would have been designated for the use of ho...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is beautifully crafted and finished with intricate gold motifs over the lacquered red finish. The rich, de...

Shanxi, circa 1880  This lovely old table would sit perfectly in front of a sofa as a long, low coffee table, or could be used as a TV stand. It co...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely low table would make a wonderful, unusual TV stand in a modern home, or could be used as a coffee table. It was prod...

Shaanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful table is in the distinctive style seen in furniture from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi - location of t...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This highly unusual sideboard would have been produced for use as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. Larger bottles and ot...

Gansu, circa 1900 The contrasting red panels and black lacquer frame are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, produced from pine in ...

Shanxi, circa 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condit...

Shaanxi, circa 1880 The lovely, deep carvings and metal studs on the drawers of this table are a typical feature of the tables and storage chests p...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...

Gansu, circa 1920 Originally used as a storage unit for grain, with the inside accessed via removable boards in the top, this stunning cabinet has ...

Gansu, circa 1920 This large, old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, made from thick pine wood as was common in the region. It has ...

Shandong, circa 1920  These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but litt...

Tibet, circa 1900 These stunning cabinets were produced in Tibet around the beginning of the twentieth century. Like most Tibetan furniture, they a...

Shanxi, circa 1825 This beautiful armchair is in the 'Southern Official' style, with a toprail and arms set flush with their supporting posts rathe...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, ...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These lovely chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style, with curved toprails and arms that meet flush with the side posts rathe...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This distinctive pair of chairs are in the classic 'Official's Hat' or 'Yoke-Back' style, named after the shape of the toprails....

Shanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curve...

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...