Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet from China s Fujian Province, 1860-1880

Crafted in the mid-19th century, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine silk...

A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine...

An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. There is nice combination of through and relief carvings throughout this cabinet,...

An early 20th century carved 2-tier cabinet from Fujian province, China. The carvings on the front are mostly through carvings, which are carved very deep and lively, featuring human characters as well as various animals. The oval panels on the top doors are surrounded by relief carvings of phoenix...

An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. This is a very unusual cabinet as it is much more decorated than usual. On the top section, on both sides of the cabinet frame are paintings of dragons encircling the 8 immortals...

Antique Shanxi Province elmwood red Lacquer cabinet This tall cabinet has 2 drawers and 3 shelves.

Antique Shanxi Province Red Elm Lacquered cabinet This cabinet had 2 side doors, 2 shelves, and 2 drawers. Can be used as a bar, storage for fine china and crystal...

A Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet from Shanxi Province, with hand-painted floral and object motifs, brass hardware, and interior storage. This rectangular cabinet stands on straight legs with a shaped apron and side stretchers, presenting a balanced, architectural silhouette softened by its richly aged red lacquer surface. The two doors are framed within a molded panel and adorned with faded decorative imagery, including vases on stands, scholarly objects, and floral compositions, rendered in subtle gold tones that echo through the surface patina. A traditional brass lock plate secures the doors, which open to reveal a shelved interior with two drawers and a hidden lower compartment tucked beneath a removable panel. Traditionally, cabinets of this type were gifted to brides and used to store dowry items or household linens. This example retains its original function and design details, including the internal layout typical of wedding cabinetry. With its vibrant lacquer, decorative symbolism, and worn elegance, this Shanxi cabinet...

A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clot...

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood storage cabinet The storage cabinet has 6 drawers and 2 shelves.