Having a wider application in the classical Chinese household,
small cabinets were more varied in shape and size than larger
cabinets. Generally, plainer cabinets with less ornamentation
were popular in the North while the Southern Provinces of
Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangsu produced painted and carved
pieces. Their original uses were similar to our use of
these same antique cabinets today. Many were originally locking and
contained hidden hiding spaces for valuables. Style, shape and
joinery techniques varied by region and province. These
regional differences coupled with woods used help us identify
age and province of origin for most of these antique Chinese
cabinets.
Fabulous old elmwood coffer circa 1890's or older from Shanxi Province. Three drawers and wonderful carving. Additional photos of any Asian Antiques' cabinet avilable on request. Measurements 34" high x 40"wide x 23" deep. NOW 50% OFF PRICE SHOWN.
Shanxi style coffer; early 20th century of elmwood; 33" high x 48" wide x 19" deep. Additional photos available for this or any other antique Chinese furniture.
Low kang cabinet with four doors and three drawers great as console for big screen TV. Of elmwood and poplar 24" high x 50" wide x 16" deep; Shanxi or Shandong Province, early 20th century, elmwood. Additional photos available for this or any other antique chinese cabinet.
White washed antique Shanxi coffer from late 19th c Shanxi Province. Five drawers and quality carving; 33" high x 40.5" wide x 20" deep; elmwood. Additional photos of any antique Chinese coffer available on request.
You will love this medium sized antique Chinese 'gold' cabinet as much as we do. From late 19th/early 20th century, Shanxi Province, elmwood with original red lacquer and gold painting; 49" high x 38" wide x 20" deep. Email Asian Antiques for more photos.
This 100 year old cabinet from Mongolia has a lot of country charm. Of poplar wood; apprx 51" high x 38" wide x 20" deep. Additional photos available for this or any other antique chinese furniture.