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Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

QING STYLE

The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”

While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Qing
19th Century Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese tapered cabinet. Solid elm wood with round corner details, tapering 33 at the top to 34 at the bottom. Classic Chinese ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Asian Chinoiserie Style Cabinet With Semi-Precious Stone Inlay
Located in Middletown, MD
Early 20th century chinoiserie black lacquered cabinetry with semi-precious stone inlay. Constructed of solid elmwood with soapstone, jade, mother of pearl, and rose quartz appliqué....
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Painted Altar Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elm, this altar cabinet once contained the essentials for ancestor rituals. Although darkened with age, the cabinet’s two doors ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Chinese alter console Qing period piece featuring two drawers with brass pulls. Carved apron and sides. Measures: 41.5"W x 20.25"D x 31....
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

38.5″ Antique Qing Dynasty Paneled Chinese Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
38.5? Antique Chinese paneled cabinet Fujian China Richly patinaed cabinet with hand painted panels in gold depicting regional floral and ...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
41? 19th century antique Chinese Alter console Qing period piece featuring three drawers with brass pulls. Carved apron and sides featuring floral motifs. Measures: 41 W x 18 D...
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1890s Asian Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

19th Century Qing Chinese Alter Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
44? antique Chinese cabinet from the Shandong Provence 1851 Beautifully carved apron and sides with 3 drawers. Brass pulls.    
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Late 19th Century Tall Tapered Red & Gold Carved Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
A tall round corner tapered cabinet with relief carvings from the Northern Jiangsu region, commonly known as Subei region, China. The panels are carved with roundels of flowers from ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Elm

Chinese Qing Style Open Fretwork Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent Chinese two-piece kitchen cabinet featuring a carved lattice open fretwork cupboard case. Made in the Qing style from beautifully grained hardwo...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

40″ 19th Century Qing Gansu Painted Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
40? Antique Gansu Chinese Cabinet from the Qing Dynasty Gansu cabinet from the 19th century, beautifully detailed, hand-painted panels dipicting figu...
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1860s Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Grand Chinese Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This austere 19th century Chinese cabinet from China's Shanxi province was constructed with grand proportions. The expressive grain of northern elmwood (yumu) patterns the doors with...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
This red lacquered sideboard originated from Shanxi province, China, and from its size it was most likely placed in the main hall of a well-to-do family. The original red lacquer hav...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Elegant Antique Red Chinese Cabinet Wedding Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century Elegant Antique Red Chinese Cabinet Wedding Chest Wood Brass 69 h x 42 w x 24.5 d Bottom storage 18.5 h x 22 d x 40.25 Storage m...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mongolian Walnut Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Mongolian storage coffer balances a streamlined silhouette with textured, wabi-sabi materials. Also referred to as a herdsman's chest, the four-door sideboard is ex...
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Mid-19th Century Mongolian Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Apothecary Case Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Box Case. Chinese Antique Apothecary Doctors Case. Composed of elm wood and pine, this case has seven drawers with brass pulls. Each drawer has a curtain ...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm, Spruce

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Rubbed Edges, Brass Hardware, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquered Qing Dynasty sideboard from the 19th century with rubbed edges, brass hardware, three drawers over two doors. This 19th-century Qing Dynasty sideboard exudes timele...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Qing Style Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A unique Chinese Cabinet in Red Lacquer and gilt finish with beautiful butterfly hardware. This cabinet appears to be 20th century but does have attributes of a 19th Century piece th...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Qing Style Cabinet or Credenza, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome late 20th-century Chinese Reg Lacquer Cabinet or Sideboard in the Qing Style. This credenza has a nice size and scale, functional space, and ample storage. The cabinet wou...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Pasture Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a clean lined design with charming rustic appeal. The square corner cabinet is decorat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrate the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Herdsman Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a clean lined design with charming rustic appeal. The square corner cabinet features t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Qing Dynasty Cream Painted Cabinet with Brass Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period painted cabinet from the 19th century with custom cream finish, brass medallion hardware and simply carved apron. This Qing Dy...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Brass Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass medallion, teardrop pulls, two drawers and two do...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Four Door Steppe Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a clean lined design with charming rustic appeal. The square corner cabinet features t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Chinese Black Lacquer Lattice Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Antique Elm Wood Round Corner Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Round Corner Tapered Cabinet. Solid elm wood round corner cabinet with tapering silhouette in a style of the Ming Dynasty. Traditional...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Four Piece Chinese Stacking Cabinet, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined, early 20th century stacking cabinet from Beijing commands its surroundings with grand scale, rich materials, and a timeless modular desig...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Elmwood 19th Cabinet with Carved Apron and Round Brass Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large elmwood Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century with carved apron, round brass medallion hardware and two doors. This exquisite large elmwood cabinet, hailing from ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A low Kang Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century with brown distressed finish, two small doors, two small drawers and teardrop brass hardware. Step into a world of hist...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Qing Period Bookcase Original Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large bookcase with original black lacquer, showcasing a beautiful age-related patina, accentuated by a clear lacquer surface finish. The bookcase features three shelves with 'lattic...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet circa 1890 Single large glazed door opens to 2 shelves, stands on 4 shaped legs united by a shelf. Detachable pierced car...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood

Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers. A Qing Dynasty Apothecary Chest of Drawers from Northern Shanxi China. The hand hued wood has a charming character all its own and is evi...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Chinese Bird-and-Flower Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall square-corner cabinet from the early 20th century has a simple silhouette and charming low-relief decoration of a traditional bird-and-flower design. Crafted of fir with mo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Cabinet with Floral Décor, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hand-painted cabinet from the 19th century with hand-painted floral décor, two doors and six drawers. This Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century is ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated Dongbei sideboard. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this table was o...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized Qing Dynasty period apothecary cabinet from the 19th century with 72 small drawers, four medium sized ones, hand-painted calligraphy and weathered lacquered finish. This...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paper

Sixteen Drawer Chinese Collector's Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The Ming-dynasty’s legacy of clean, elegant lines remained a powerful influence in Qing-dynasty aesthetics as seen in this statuesque collector's cabinet. Made of warm-toned wood, th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

1900s Chinese Chest of Drawers with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a distinctive piece from the 1900s, this Chinese Chest of Drawers with Original Patina stands as a testament to timeless craftsmanship. This unique chest features 36 smal...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Six-Door Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated six-door coffer. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this sideboard was...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large elwood cabinet from the 19th century with brown lacquer, carved fretwork skirt, round medallion hardware, two exterior drawers, interior shelves w...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Small 19th Century eastern elm table top chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped alter table chest made from elm.  Show frame structur...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period painted sideboard from the 19th century with distressed patina and three drawers over two doors. This Qing Dynasty period painted sideboard from the 19th century is a remarkable piece of historical furniture, showcasing the rich heritage and skilled artistry of its era. The sideboard features a distressed patina, lending it an aura of time-worn elegance and storied past. The wear of the patina adds character and depth, making this piece a striking focal point in any room. Its red lacquer on one side, a traditional Chinese finish, brings a vibrant contrast to the piece's overall muted tones. This touch of color adds an element of surprise and visual interest. The brass hardware on the three drawers over two doors enhances the sideboard's antique charm, providing a beautiful contrast to the distressed wood. The faint hand-painted floral décor, now subtle due to age, adds a delicate and artistic touch to the sideboard, reminiscent of traditional Chinese art. Inside, an inner shelf offers practical storage space, making this piece as functional as it is beautiful. In a modern home, this Qing Dynasty sideboard...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Chest And Bookcase, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also called Jumu wood. Originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in an old lacquered finish. This cabinet can be ideal as a bedside chest, end table next to a sofa or a cabinet in an hallway. it has two...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Circa 1880 Chinese Carved Wardrobe Cabinet, Qing Dynasty
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 Chinese carved wardrobe cabinet, Qing dynasty. Red stain on panelled sides. Extensively carved front. Perhaps for a marriage gift. Note the mythical figures on the roof an...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Camphor Burl Compound Cabinets, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These refined Qing-dynasty compound cabinets command their surroundings with grand scale and fine materials. Constructed of camphor with traditional joinery, the tall cabinets are co...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl

19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet. A beautiful 19th Century Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinet. Early 1800's a wonderful piece from Shanxi Province. The warm w...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 18th century perhaps earlier hard wood coffer, circa 1790. Presented in original un-restored condition.  Original handles and metal work to outer edges. Lid opens on ringed ha...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, distressed black lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A brown leather bound wooden trunk with weathered appearance, brass lock and lateral C-scroll handles. This antique brown leather bound wooden trunk, a relic of another era, stands a...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor. Chinese Dry Bar Cabinet. This handcrafted two part Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard circa 1890. Made from from oriental softwood, with 3 drawers below the top surface and a double door cupboard below.  Original hardware.  D...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Softwood

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this tall cabinet has a clean-lined form designed with straight sides and square corners. The cabinet is cloaked in a glossy black lacquer finish, ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning and pair of Chinese early 19th century cabinets features a red lacquer front contrasted by black lacquer sides. Each cabinet showcases a pair of doors that open thanks to ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Reddish Brown Leather Bound Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A reddish brown leather bound trunk with lateral c-scroll handles, brass lock, maker's mark and distressed fabric on the inside. This reddish-brown leather bound trunk exudes an air ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Black Lacquer Art Deco Lower Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese art deco elmwood sideboard having black lacquer. A double door with large round metal central plate and pull handles. China approx. 1920
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

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