Gilt Furniture

An exceptional antique Chinese export black & gilt lacquer 'bonheur du jour' cabinet on stand in the Regency Chinoiserie style - mid Qing dynasty - masterfully crafted in Canton ...

A fine pair of antique late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese Ming style carved, lacquered & gilt throne armchairs, Qing dynasty, circa 1900. This very attractive pair of antique carve...

A fine set of three japanned & gilt Chinese export tables, circa 1890. The table are japanned in black lacquer and hand-decorated with gilt designs. The lead table is painted with a ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the...

Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly decorative and ornately carved throne, evocative of the ro...

A fine antique gilt-wood & black lacquer Chinese Export Qing dynasty table desk, circa 1850. The table top is finely hand-painted to the top with a gilded landscape scene, depicting ...

A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...

A red lacquered Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with round brass medallion, drawers and carved gilded apron. This Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from th...

Size: 42in H x 88in W x 18in D Drawer: 5.5in H x 8in W x 29in D each Origin: Zhejiang, China circa: 1890 - 1910 Material: Wood Condition: Solid wood construction, very heavy and sturdy, deep carved spandrels. Minor blemishes due to age Look at this Antique long Altar table...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wide and large cabinet from the 19th century, with hand-carved and gilt panels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this large and wide cabinet...

Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period fruitwood stackable side cabinets from the 19th century with carved gilt motifs, priced and sold $1,600 each. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty...

An extraordinary 19th century Qing dynasty 4-door vermillion cabinet with fine works of carving, painting, gilding and silvering. The solid wood construction consists of four frame members joined by tenons and mortises. The top and the main body connects through a decorative waist with carved begonias. Two center doors on dowels carved with the He-He Harmony Gods on the caps and two side doors operated by wood pegs on the frames. The top section of the doors feature three-dimensional carvings of noblewomen enjoying a garden. Fine depiction of architectural elements such as columns, fences, pavilion and stone flooring, as well as furniture, plants, and decorative objects. Both gilding and silvering are used to highlight the figures and to give more depth to the surroundings. Below the carvings are four oval medallions with carved poems, expressing joy in the spring season for renewed good fortune and prosperity. The beaded ovals are surrounded by elaborate scrolls of relief carvings in the "longevity" motif. Immediately under the oval sections are a set of 4 carved panels featuring birds on peonies and chrysanthemums. Further down, four octagonal panels with paintings of cranes...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood characters and brass ornaments. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this dowry c...

A Qing Dynasty carved altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, mythical animals, dark reddish / brown finish and gilt accents. Created during the 19th century...

Early 20th century Chinese lacquered wood armoire with hand-carved gilt panels, doors and drawers. Created in the early years of the 20th century, this Chinese armoire features a linear silhouette accented by a natural wood patina. Two small doors in the upper section are adorned with four exquisite gilded scholar scenes panels protected behind glass. Two larger doors below are decorated with gilded warrior fight scenes, standing out beautifully on the black background. These doors open to reveal two inner shelves with hidden drawers. The lower section of the piece showcases two drawers with simply raised panels. The armoire is resting on four straight legs. With the grand purity of its lines, exquisite gilt décor and contrasting colors, this early 20th century Chinese armoire...

A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron....

This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted door panels depict the scholar's peaceful retirement life at the village. At one scene, he was tending to his garden while receiving a visitor. At another, he was reading a scroll book...

Chinese cabinet i red lacquer with remains of decorations, which gives the cabinet a beautiful patina. Black lacquer on the sides of the cabinet. Features double doors, beautifully a...

This red lacquered cabinet captures a layered sense of history through its worn surface, intricate detailing, and elegant proportions. The linear wooden frame is finished in a deep r...

A very decorative red and black lacqured 19th century cabinet from Shanxi China. This cabinet has gilded decoration depicting mountain, foliage and temples with people as well as but...

A Dutch Colonial cabinet with bonnet top, glass doors and red and gilded accents. This early 20th-century Dutch Colonial cabinet is a stunning representation of period craftsmanship,...

This beautiful antique wash basin stand has lot of open carving works with red lacquer finished and highlighted by gilt on the back. There are...

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 vintage Chinese red lacquer wedding chest from the Mid-20th Century with gilded calligraphy, low drawer and brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this wedding chest showcases a red lacquer perfectly complimenting its clean and elegant lines. The chest features a rectangular domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass medallion lock to reveal a light honey brown varnished interior offering convenient storage opportunities. The façade showcases gilded calligraphy referring to blessing and longevity. This treasure chest was therefore likely a wedding gift, offered as part of the dowry. The façade's lower section presents a single drawer with ornate brass pull while the sides comprise of C-scroll handles allowing the piece to be moved more easily. The ensemble is raised on a conforming plinth. With its clean lines and red lacquer, this Chinese vintage wedding...

A Japanese Black Lacquer and Water-Gilt Altar Table, Late 19th Century Description: The altar table or butsudan with a detachable black lacquer top, traditionally shaped upturned en...

A decorative and colorful compatible pair of Japanese Calligraphy Stands in gilt and lacquer decoration. The red lift tops with elaborate lacquered and gilt decoration of birds and s...

An exceptional Venetian lacquered bureau cabinet from the second half of the eighteenth century, richly decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie scenes on a shimmering gilt ground. T...

This gorgeous pair of Chinese Antique carved half moon table is made from solid wood with beautiful traditional carving works of bats and Ganoderma Lucidum design around table...

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors, two drawers, carved giltwood motifs and red accents. Born in China during the 19th century, this wooden cabinet captures our attention with its contrast of colors and delicately carved motifs. Presenting a linear silhouette, the cabinet is adorned with court scenes on the left panel and work scenes on the right. This gilt décor stands out beautifully on the dark ground, while other carved panels are highlighted by a red ground in the lower section. Two pairs of double doors total open to reveal a convenient storage space, the lower ones hiding inner drawers. Carved on the apron, the cabinet is resting on four straight legs. With its clean lines and skillfully carved decor, this Ming style cabinet...

This wonderful display cabinet is designed in a ‘Japonisme’ (Japanese) style, which was popular in Europe in the mid-late 19th century. This craze was kick-started by Japan reopening to trade with the West, and exporting Japanese goods—including furniture and decorative art—to Europe. One craftsmen by the name of Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) established a name for himself in France producing Chinese and Japanese style furniture...

Elegant French Mid Century Gilt Iron Coffee Table in the Jansen style of gilt forged iron with fancy cut thick glass scalloped top. Typical dramatic lines in the Mid Century French s...

An antique Indonesian floral carved wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with red and gold accents. Created on the island of Madura off of the northeastern coast of Jav...

A Qing dynasty (1644–1912) Chinese ox blood red lacquered parcel gilt carved Hongmu wood wedding chair. Unusual form featuring a concealed storage drawe...

A Chinese antique shop sign with gold and red décor, turned into a coffee table with black horse hoof legs. Created in China, this coffee table ca...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang dark brown lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and brass hardware. Created in China ...

A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character ,signifies longevity and may frequently be found as decoration. it is this character...

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, carved apron and gilt accents. Born in China during the 19th cent...

A Chinese elmwood side cabinet from the early 20th century with carved panels and hidden drawers. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elmwood side cabin...

A Chinese red lacquered console table with very unusual hand carved drawers, black and gold highlights and geometric shelf. With its layered textures a...

A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century. This cabinet is a great size and is highly decorative and useful with a lot of hidden storage space.

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded calligraphy, low drawer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynas...

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company chest with bench, circa late 1950s. It has gold leafed doors and ebonized case and bench. The interior of the chest has an adjustable shelf...

A vintage Indonesian low coffee table from the mid 20th century, with hand-carved apron, gilt accents and ball-and-claw feet. Created in Indonesia during the midcentury period, this coffee table captures our attention with its Rococo style lines as well as red and gold colors. Featuring a rectangular top overhanging an apron hand-carved with foliage motifs, the table showcases a red ground highlighting the golden tones beautifully. Raised on ball-and-claw feet, this vintage Indonesian coffee table...

A Qing dynasty period shop sign from the 19th century with carved and gilded calligraphy, made into a coffee table. This Qing dynasty shop sign from the 19th century, originally a re...

A Chinese antique shop sign with gold and red décor, turned into a coffee table with black horse hoof legs. Created in China, this coffee table captures our immediate attention with its striking red textured ground highlighting black calligraphy, the edges adorned with carved gilt motifs. Ready for a glass top, this waisted top has been mounted on a black lacquered base with horse hoof legs. With its exquisite décor and complimenting colors, this antique Chinese shop sign...

English Chinoiserie figural and pagoda two tiered scalloped side table with flanking gilt brass pine cone finials, faux bamboo gilt leg supports, and resting on lions paw claw feet, ...

A Pair of Chinese Gilded and Lacquered Cabinets, Qing Dynasty Rectangular, decorated with bat and cloud motif to body, with gilded and relief car...