Eclectic Chinese Antique Furniture

Qinghai, circa 1920 This long, narrow table originates from the early twentieth century, when it was produced in the western Chinese province of Qi...

Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderful cabinet in elm oozes character, with the original black lacquer and now faded paintings all still in place. It co...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This unusual cabinet, with a bottom shelf, drawers and two sets of doors, would have been used originally to store food and othe...

Tibet, circa 1880 The finish and paintings on this once brightly decorated cabinet are all old, with a painted design that is typical of Tibetan fu...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as pa...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This magnificent red lacquer cabinet has a simple yet elegant style, and with its rich, warm tones it would make a lovely additi...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These wonderful cabinets are in walnut wood, beautifully crafted in a simple 'square cornered' style with the doors mounted on l...

Gansu, circa 1880 Walnut was a commonly used wood for carpentry in Shanxi and the western part of Gansu province, considered superior to the more a...

Gansu, circa 1880 This spacious, imposing cabinet is crafted from walnut and was produced in Gansu province in western China. Its unique style is r...

Shanxi circa 1870 This tall, elegant cabinet is from Shanxi and made from elm wood, still with the original black lacquer finish, now worn and aged...

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...

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...

Gansu, circa 1920 This elegant side cabinet is crafted from poplar wood and showcases a traditional design often found in storage units made in the...

Dongbei, circa 1880 This unusual sideboard is from the northeast (Dongbei) region of China, in a distinctive design that incorporates painted tiles...

Reproduction This expertly crafted, spacious shelving unit is made from reclaimed pine timbers that are over a century old. The symmetrical lattice...

Shanxi, circa 1880 Produced in Shanxi province in the late nineteenth century, this beautiful antique desk would work perfectly in a home office, o...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely little table would make a great console in a hallway, with two useful drawers and a lower shelf that is ideal for st...

Beijing, circa 1920 Desk used by the scholarly classes in China were often quite narrow, but this one is deep enough to be practical today as a des...

Shaanxi, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables. It originates from Shaanxi ...

Zhejiang, circa 1830 This exquisite set of four hardwood panels is part of a set of sixteen that were saved from a traditional house in Zhejiang pr...

Zhejiang, circa 1880 Originally one of several panels that would have formed an internal divider in a Chinese home, this tall, narrow panel is from...

Shanghai, circa 1860 This little carved wooden panel would have been one of a set used as internal dividers or window panels in a Chinese home. It ...

Jiangsu, circa 1850 These large panels, with their wonderful interlinking geometric pattern, would once have formed part of an inner dividing wall ...

Jiangsu, circa 1850 This full size, four leaf screen boasts three panels on each leaf, with the larger central panels being a fine example of the i...

Anhui, circa 1850 Crafted from beech wood and showcasing ornate geometric patterns, this distinct arched panel once formed part of a traditional Ch...

Anhui, circa 1850 Beautifully hand-crafted from pine and beech wood, this intricate marriage bed fascia would be a real talking point in a modern h...

Anhui, circa 1850 This unusual carved panel once formed the front fascia of a large Chinese marriage bed and comes from Anhui province in eastern C...

Jiangsu, circa 1850 Beautifully hand-crafted from pine and beech wood, this intricate marriage bed fascia is a work of art. It originates from Jian...

Jiangsu, circa 1850 Made from beech wood and with intricate geometric patterns and carvings, this arch shaped panel once formed the front of a trad...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This rugged, solid looking cabinet dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and was produced in the northern part of Jia...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 The spinning wheel is thought to have been invented in China around 1000 AD, and over time its use spread along the silk road ...

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...

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 ...

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

Hebei, circa 1820 This lovely old storage coffer is in pine wood, produced in the northern Chinese province of Hebei around two hundred years ago. ...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These beautiful chests of drawers would originally have been used by a Chinese apothecary to store the various herbs, roots and ...

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...

Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...