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Qinghai, circa 1860 This old, square shaped table is from a temple in Qinghai province. It is still in its original form, with doors and drawers at...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This striking cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, originates from Shanxi in northern China and is finished in a deep bla...

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

Dongbei, circa 1880 This elegant sideboard features a striking, deep red lacquer finish and is representative of the unique furniture found in Chin...

Dongbei, circa 1900 This beautifully decorated sideboard is finished in a rich red lacquer and embellished with finely painted gilt panels, typical...

Dongbei, circa 1920 The bright red lacquer finish and geometric paintings on this stunning sideboard are typical of cabinets produced in the northe...

Dongbei, circa 1900 This elegant sideboard is finished in a warm red lacquer that has mellowed beautifully with age, giving the piece a rich, earth...

Dongbei, circa 1900 This beautiful antique sideboard is finished in a rich red lacquer, its front panels finely decorated with gilt floral motifs a...

Dongbei, circa 1920 This captivating sideboard boasts a vibrant red lacquer finish and striking geometric paintings - features commonly seen on cab...

Gansu, circa 1900 This striking sideboard comes from Gansu province in western China and dates to around the beginning of the last century. Typical...

Gansu, circa 1890 Produced to store grain, this colourful sideboard is a lovely example of the painted furniture traditional particularly to the ea...

Gansu, circa 1890 This sideboard is quite typical of the grain chests that were used in the eastern part of China's Gansu province, with creams and...

Wedding cabinets like this one were traditionally given as part of a Chinese bride's dowry, along with the clothes, silks and fabrics that were sto...

Mongolia, circa 1900 This impressive painted sideboard originates from Mongolia and dates to the early 20th century. Characteristic of the region’s...

Shandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This fine antique cabinet dates from around 1880 and was made in northern China. It is finished in a rich, deep red lacquer that...

Shanxi, circa 1880 Dating from the late nineteenth century, this elegant cabinet originates from Shanxi province in northern China and is finished ...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This stunning painted armoire, with its impressive size and proportions, would make a fantastic statement piece - though you wou...

Shanxi, circa 1850 This characterful cabinet comes from Shanxi province in northern China and dates from the mid nineteenth century. It is finished...

Shanxi, circa 1800 This beautiful cabinet originates from Shanxi province and dates to around 1800. Shanxi was one of northern China’s richest cult...

Gansu, circa 1900 Crafted from poplar wood, this striking cabinet is typical of traditional storage chests from eastern Gansu and Inner Mongolia. O...

Gansu, circa 1900 Crafted in Gansu, China, this large, tall sideboard is of a type traditionally used for storing rice or grain. The doors have bee...

Gansu, circa 1890 The contrasting colours of black, red and cream used here are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, which were prod...

These colourful drums make unusual side tables. They are made from wood and hand painted, with the top and bottom covered with leather. The drums a...