19th Century Furniture

An Exquisite Carved Chinese Export Two Door Camphor Chest With Etched Brass Lock Fitted With A Removable Glass Top. Open the two doors to reveal three long, and two short campaign ...

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...

Beautiful side table is the perfect piece to be used in so many areas of your home. It can be a lamp table, a night stand, a base for the statue of vase or a side table next to your sofa. The table has an open space, called "Open Light" in Chinese antiques...

In the style of Edward William Godwin. A fine quality rare Anglo-Japanese flame mahogany octagonal centre table, on four tapering legs, united by an Anglo Japanese fretwork cross st...

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden storage chests from Japan. In Japanese traditional houses...

Remarkable wooden Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu (cabinet of drawers with hinged doors) in two sections equipped with striking iron hardware. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. The drawer fronts are made from indigenous kiri (paulownia) wood, and the frame from Japanese hinoki...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square-shaped side table from the 19th century, with horsehoof extremities. We currently have two available, priced and sold $1,500 each. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a square-shaped top with central board, sitting above a pierced humpback style apron. Raised on four straight legs with horsehoof extremities, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty side table...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a 140 year old antique Japanese red lacquered suzuribako from th...

Small ko danso storage chest from Japan, Meiji period. Made of kiri wood. Wear on wood and iron hardware is consistent with age and use.

A 19th-century Japanese solid wood Tansu storage chest in excellent condition, exemplifying fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring three small drawers and two large drawer...

Stunning antique Victorian French quality rosewood brass inlaid bureau, having the original brass gallery above three small drawers with brass mouldings, quality brass inlaid fall op...

Elegant set of four antique Victorian quality mahogany dining chairs, having a quality mahogany balloon back, drop in seats, standing on turned tapering legs to the front and out swe...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a 150 year old antique Japanese suzuribako...

A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant treasure chest features a red lacquered sur...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a 19th century antique Chinese alter table or console from the Q...

One of a Kind three-tier Korean wardrobe or chest known as samcheungjang, made in the 19th century during the Choson period (1392 - 1910) in South Korea. The most common are two-level chests, such as the one in the Korean Folk Museum, while three-level chests are less frequent and rarer, as in this case. Each of these three levels or chests features a pair of paneled doors that open in the center to offer ample storage space. The first module, for its part, presents a row of four small registers or drawers at the top. The entire structure is raised from the ground thanks to four legs, joined by a kind of chamber on the sides, which serves as support and support. Impeccable sense of proportion in the use of straight lines and simple planes. The frame of this furniture is made of Korean pine wood, visible on the top and on the sides. The façade, however, is configured with meticulously chosen persimmon wood panels (diospyros kaki). It is a wood veneer with a strong two-tone grain, thanks to the dark heartwood, which fits perfectly in the shape of a mirror and looks like bold ink strokes like those in abstract painting. The carpenter craftsmen of the Yi Dynasty loved this wood. It is not used freshly cut, but rather you wait a while for it to become more resistant, sometimes even 10 years. Oil finish to protect it and enhance the shine of the grain. The Korean Peninsula has a very contrasting climate as summers are hot and humid and winters are cold and dry. These extreme temperatures make the tree rings clearly visible, thus obtaining that incredible bichromaticity. The veneers of these decorative woods are covered on the back with Korean pine or paulownia wood since it does not shrink and prevents cracks. In the furniture, metal accessories are reduced to a minimum for simplicity. The bronze hardware is relatively small in size and with faint motifs so as not to overshadow the beauty of the wood: drawer handles, corner pieces, petal-shaped hinges, etc. The door lock is very original, through the bronze circumference. Inside you can see the untreated wood of the frame and some remains of old paper used as a lining. In the lower module there are remains of what appears to be a wax seal, a guarantee of Korean manufacturing. The function of this piece of furniture in the Korean house was to store clothes. In houses there used to be a female room and a male room, with furniture related to each person's work. The furniture in the anbang was mainly related to clothing storage, grooming, and the lady's duties as a housewife. These furniture were brighter and cheerful compared to the austere furniture in the male rooms. In the richest houses, chests of drawers and other types of furniture could be lacquered, covered with panels of ox horn or silk (smooth or embroidered), inlaid with mother-of-pearl and/or tortoiseshell. Furthermore, anbang furniture tended to use decorative metal elements to a greater extent than furniture in men's rooms. This piece of furniture is a perfect example of Korean furniture, where simple and discreet beauty, the absence of artificiality, and functionality are the most sought-after virtues. Korean furniture is the result of Korea's cultural environment, its climate, its housing and its customs. The furniture of the Choson period (1392-1910) is a notable example of a sense of proportion and an exact division of the surface, as in this case. Furthermore, in wooden furniture the natural grain of the wood is emphasized over the carving and colorful decoration, something that wonderfully expresses the love for nature. Examining the piece, one can see an extensive and deep patina incurred by its age and previous use. Aesthetically stunning furniture with an unexpected modern touch. It,s a museum piece!!!!!, in a very good condition with age and use Bibliography: Deprez, M. "Korean Antique Furniture...

A late 19th century Anglo Indian Pedestal desk, profusely decorated with scrolling vines with abundant leaves and fruit. The desk carved on all sides, with two banks of three drawers...

Outstanding Shibayama cabinet from the Meiji period in hand-carved wood with marvelous arrangement of sliding and hinged doors and drawers. This incredible and unique piece was made ...

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine large bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pon...

English Edwardian etagere in mahogany with three shelves.

A large antique traditional Indian coffer known as a Pitara Chest, meaning Treasure Chest (or more literally ‘a box full of treasures’ in Hindi). 19th c....

Pair of carved wood and transparent marble light covers, Art of Asia, 19th century. A pair of carved wood and transparent marble lampshades, Art of A...

This is an old Japanese drawer. It was made during the Edo period. The outside of the wooden crate is lined with bamboo weave. Bamboo is attached to the corners for reinforcement. Th...

Antique Japanese Karamono-style Tea Cabinet. A simple chest made for the type of Chinese style tea ceremony of Sencha that was popular during the Meiji era. The cabinet is composed o...

Small Chinese painted chest, the top is bread boarded around the perimeter and is attached with exposed tenons, sides have inset panels, under t...

It's an old Japanese mortar. It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is unknown, but it seems that it was originally black, and it has become a natural expression o...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export circa 1880-1900 hand carved Rosewood armchair with oversized curled Dr...

Japanese two piece tansu clothing chest from the Meiji period (1868 –1912). This hails from the Kanto area which includes the greater Tokyo area. Made of solid kiri-wood and decorate...

A red lacquered bookcase that stands as a testament to 19th century Chinese scholastic style. Its design incorporates an "open light" feature, showcasing a spacious open shelf adorne...

A good antique Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu, Tansu chest, circa 1880. This very stylish antique Japanese chest is in two sections, with hing...

ANTIQUE ANGLO-INDIAN BUCKET STORAGE CONTAINER Originally used for measuring grain, usually rice and known locally as a ‘Padi’ or ‘Pari’. Could be used for any number of modern purp...

Antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid freestanding davenport having a shaped inlaid top opening to reveal a fitted interior, original leather writing slope crossbanded in burr walnut ...

A finely crafted Korean Morijang chest dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty. "Morijang" was traditionally used to keep house valuables such as jewelries an...

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty). Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household val...

Rectangular Kang Table 8.125h x 25w x 12.5d A small kang table. This kang table is flushed on all four sides with no waist and very angular shaped horse hoof feet. This type of ta...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with red lacquer, woven rattan top, horse hoof legs and waisted apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period...

Decorated with intricate carvings and hand-painted polychrome pigments, this low rectangular table Is a late 19th-century Tibetan folding table (choksi), originally used as an altar ...

This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. This was made during the Meiji period. All the shelves are made from solid chestnut wood. After more than 100 years, it has become more ...

Superb quality antique Victorian freestanding burr walnut Canterbury whatnot, having a superb quality burr walnut top with a moulded edge, supported by turned carved walnut columns a...

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden low coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan top, low-relief carved meander motifs and spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this low coffee table features a rectangular top with woven rattan inset, sitting above two recessed panels adorned with a careful arrangement of meander motifs carved in low-relief. Raised on four straight feet with carved scrolling spandrels on the front and strengthened with side stretchers, the table boasts an elegant dark reddish brown lacquered finish. With its small proportions and skillfully carved décor, this antique 19th century Qing Dynasty period Chinese low coffee...

In traditional Chinese homes, slender, long tables such as this one are used to hold musical instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low long waterfall style prayer table from the 19th century, with dark lacquer and weathered patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low ...

Very well constructed with two open doors and shelf, inside cabinet, wedding armoire with red lacquer 100's kids painting on the front and have coordinated antiqued hardware. This b...

This is an antique architect's desk. An English, mahogany and leather adjustable draughtsman's pedestal desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 18...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century, with original lacquer and hand-painted décor. Created in the North-Eastern province ...

FOUR-LEAF SEPARE Chinese 19th Century with hardwood carvings, gilt and bronze hinges. Dim.: 186 x 164 cm good condition

This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design with round legs and a rectangular seat. The stool is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu...

Dated to the late 19th century, this petite ladies' chair combines the low, square back of traditional rose chairs with the round frame and cabriole legs of waisted display tables. T...

19th Century Indian armchairs 19th Century Indian set of two armchairs, richly hand-carved. The coconut wooden chairs have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral deco...

An exquisite 19th Century Chinese red lacquer pedestal table. Crafted in a square shape with gracefully curved legs that merge seamlessly with the base, it captivates all who encount...

You are viewing an English hand carved monks bench - also sometimes referred to as a settle These are a great piece for the hall as the bench opens ...

19th Century Indian sofa 19th Century Indian sofa, richly hand-carved. The coconut wooden sofa have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral decor. On top of the chairs...

A good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood side table. having its original inset marble top, classical hand carved scrolling foliate decoration to the frieze, with pierced fretwork...

Antique Qing Dynasty altar cabinet, circa 1880s. Features a rectangular form made from elm via mortise and tenon construction. The front is carved with pierced foliate, fretwork, cal...

This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the Beidermeier taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Exquisite craftsmanshi...

Stunning travel cabinet in ebonized wood, made in China, dating back to around the 19th century during the Qing dynasty. Made with precious materials such as the chalky background an...