Lacquer

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...

Our black lacquer apothecary cabinet is a slightly more modern interpretation of the classic medicine chest, with a cabinet section at the bottom a...

With a cabinet section at the bottom and 12 drawers above, our light elm apothecary cabinet is a slightly more modern interpretation of the classic...

Chinese herbalists have used chests, like our warm elm version, with multiple drawers, for centuries, to hold the herbs and remedies of their prof...

Great as a bedside table or next to a sofa as a lamp table, this little cabinet includes the slightly tapered profile, extended top and other beaut...

Restored and refinish in a deep blue, these old wooden bowls would add a splash of colour to any setting. Great for storing toiletries, magazines o...

The three shallow drawers of this light elm chest are made with dovetail joints. The butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially o...

The butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially of happiness in a marriage. Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabine...

Hebei, circa 1880 Originally produced as part of an internal wall divider, this lovely panel is from Hebei province near Beijing. It is beautifully...

Hebei, circa 1880 This intricately carved elm wood panel originates from Hebei province, near Beijing, where it would have been crafted as part of ...

The overall design of this black lacquer chest, with its slightly tapered outline, rounded frames and overhanging top, is inspired by the wonderful...

This smaller sized black lacquer, painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed. The painted designs in gold on the doors and bottom fr...

Hand decorated our red lacquer oriental cabinets, are individually painted.  Designs in gold on the doors and bottom frame show vases, bronzes and ...

This style of Chinese cabinet, seen here in a warm finish, with the doors mounted on wooden dowels that fit directly into the frames and a slightly...

This lovely black lacquer chair has the same 'S' shaped legs forming an hourglass shape at the front and back, as well as a slightly curved seat wi...

Based on the classic Chinese horseshoe armchair but in a more colonial style, this lovely warm elm chair goes perfectly with our cross legged desk ...

Henan, circa 1920 This attractive little cupboard was produced in Henan province in eastern China from beech wood, with bone inlay used to add the...

Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk and matching stool have been refinished with a distressed, crackled blue lacquer. Perfect in a child's r...

This is a slightly larger version of our Bedside Cabinet in the same range, with two doors and two small drawers rather than one of each. The same ...

Beijing, circa 1950 This old coat stand dates from the mid 20th century, when it was made in Beijing. It has been repaired and refinished in a shin...

Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk is from a Chinese school in Shandong, and has been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer, along with t...

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

Finished in our black lacquer, this horseshoe armchair takes its design from those of the Ming dynasty used as symbols of status. Originally used a...

Finished in our black lacquer, this horseshoe armchair takes its design from those of the Ming dynasty used as symbols of status. Originally used a...

The light finish on this version of our horseshoe armchair, accentuates the grain of the elm wood and complexity of the build, as all the different...

This version of our horseshoe armchair is in our 'warm' finish, chairs like this one were symbols of status in Ming dynasty China. Known also in Ch...

Ideal as a large fruit bowl, for snacks or perhaps for toiletries in a bathroom, these large round containers have been restored and refinished in ...

Mongolia, circa 1900 This pretty side cabinet is from Inner Mongolia - a type of piece that is becoming increasingly sought after as Mongolian furn...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and origi...

This oversized version of our square trunks is in a large cube shape and is a great size to be used as a side table, with a large amount of storage...

Shanxi, circa 1920 With their distinctive, prominently curved 'Yoke-Back' head rests, these chairs are typical of Shanxi. They have been refreshed ...

Jiangsu, circa 1860 Crafted from beech wood in Jiangsu province in Eastern China, these remarkable chairs were likely designated for use by importa...

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

These simple little cabinets in a distressed sage green lacquer finish are ideally sized to use as bedside tables or perhaps either side of a sofa....

Shanxi, circa 1920 These beautiful chairs, in a style commonly referred to as 'Southern Official Chairs', have been give a new lease of life with a...

Create a soft, fresh feel to your interior with this pair of exquisite painted cream side cabinets. These exquisitely distressed pieces are newly m...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These old wooden bowls are set on wooden stands and are great as flower pot stands or as ornamental bowls. They are from Shanxi ...

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

The black lacquer finish of the solid elm frame makes the paintings really stand out, decorated with gold leaf they are hand painted to match the f...

This beautiful mirror, seen here in our rich red lacquer, is decorated to match the frames of our Shanxi cabinets and sideboards. The frames are in...

Our black lacquer chair has a rattan covered seat and curved backrest for comfort. The backrest has a scrolling dragon motif in carved relief, whil...

This style of chair appeared slightly later in China's history than the 'Yoke-Back' or 'Official's Hat' chair. The main development was that the to...

Cabinets like our black lacquer version were sometimes known as 'Scholars' Cabinets' as they were often used to store the books, papers or writing ...

With two removable shelves inside, our modern day light elm version is a great size to hold a stereo unit, or even in a bathroom for toiletries. Th...

Finished in our black lacquer, this lovely wall mirror has bevelled glass and frame in solid elm wood. They include fittings on the back of the fra...

Combine this lovely light elm mirror with our scholars desk to make a stunning dressing table set. Made from solid wood and having a bevelled frame...

These lovely wall mirrors, here finished in our warm colour, have a bevelled frame in solid elm wood and bevelled glass. They include fittings on t...

Tibet, circa 1900 These unusual, rectangular wooden bowls are from the eastern part of Tibet, near the border with Qingha province. The are made fr...