19th Century Qing Dynasty Wedding Dowry Cabinet

A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemora...

A Chinese Qing dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with carved panels depicting Guanyin and Daoist immortals. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century cabinet attracts our attention with its beautifully contrasting colors and carved motifs. Depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin as well as Daoist immortals, the façade presents small doors in the upper section followed by two larger ones creating a focal point with their black ground highlighting their decorative motifs to perfection. The doors open to reveal inner shelves and hidden drawers while the lower section completes the ensemble with its two drawers fitted with hardware. Resting on straight legs accented with carved spandrels, this Qing dynasty carved cabinet...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large armoire from the 19th century with red lacquer, gilt décor, two doors and front apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this large armoire features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a red lacquer accented by a gilt hand painted décor. The piece showcases a rectangular top overhanging a stunning façade. Chinese figures attending to their business are walking in landscapes or standing under pagodas while children are playing with flags or kites. Two doors, fitted with ornate pulls...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire from the 19th century with natural wood finish, carved skirt, hidden drawers and medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty pe...

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire cabinet from the early 20th century with 14 drawers and two accordion doors. Created in China during Qing Dynasty in the early years of the 20th century, this cabinet attracts our attention with its numerous drawers and dark patina. 14 Drawers of various sizes (three over four in the upper section, echoed in reverse order in the lower one), surround two accordion doors opening to reveal a convenient hanging storage...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with four doors, hidden drawers and brass medallions. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this compound cabinet features a smaller chest stacked on top of a regular sized cabinet. Compound cabinets were used for storage. The top would contain out of season clothing while the main cabinet would be used as a wardrobe for everyday use including bedding and clothes for the season. The cabinet showcases a natural finish perfectly complimenting its linear silhouette. The main section's doors open thanks to a traditional brass medallion with teardrop pulls and petite key, to reveal inner shelves and hidden drawers offering great storage opportunities, while the ensemble is raised on straight feet connected to one another through an apron on three sides. With its clean lines and natural patina, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese compound cabinet...

A 19th century Qing Dynasty cabinet in carved elm with traces of original beetle red lacquer from Gansu Province.

A small Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood tapering bedside cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood bedside ca...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period jewelry cabinet from the 19th century with star-carved open shelf, double doors, large brass medallion lock and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this jewelry cabinet features a narrow rectangular top with recessed panel, overhanging a lovely façade. An open shelf surrounded by a carved décor showcasing two birds surrounding a central star, makes up the upper portion of the cabinet. Below, a pair of double doors, fitted with a large traditional brass medallion with ornate pulls, open to reveal a small storage space. The cabinet is raised on four straight legs connected to one another through a carved apron in the front. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture. Boasting a reddish brown patina, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period 19th century jewelry...

A Chinese Qing dynasty brown / dark red wooden side cabinet from the 19th century, with painted floral decor, bronze hardware and hidden drawers. T...