Lacquer

Shanxi, circa 1920 This stunning antique Chinese sideboard comes from Shanxi province in central China. The red lacquer and paintings are original...

Anhui, circa 1850 This extraordinary carved panel is from Anhui province, west of Shanghai. It once formed the front of a large Chinese four-poster...

This version of our blanket trunk is finished in a lovely deep red lacquer a colour favoured by the Chinese. The inside is finished in a dark wood ...

Shaanxi, circa 1800 This extraordinary cabinet is from a temple in Shaanxi province in central China - home of the ancient Chinese capital of Xian....

Shanghai, circa 1880 This unusual long, beech panel was salvaged from the front of a late nineteenth century four-poster marriage bed, on which it ...

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

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

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...

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

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...

This beautiful red lacquer wedding cabinet is made from solid poplar wood. Traditionally in China, large cabinets or armoires like this were presen...

Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...

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