Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. In Mandarin, the words for "eight" and "luck" share a pronunciation, making this coffer a powerful sy...
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Chinese Playful Wisdom Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous black lacquer coffer from China's Hebei province may have begun its life as part of a dowry. Dated to the mid-19th century, the coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes...
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Chinese Ten-Drawer Paneled Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately constructed with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, this lacquered coffer was crafted by an artisan in northern China during the late Qing dynasty. Popular in China s...
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Antique Chinese Chrysanthemum Carved Coffer Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Used as a family altar table or for general storage, this antique Chinese coffer table is hand-carved in low relief with botanical scrollwork and chrysanthemum flowers, symbols of au...
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Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Topped with offerings of food, burning incense, and painted images of the deceased, this enchanting coffer played a central role in Chinese ancestor worship. Handcrafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this 19th century coffer...
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Finely Carved Chinese Console Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Altar tables with everted ends seen in Chinese paintings and prints are typically depicted in a grand context, and so it is thought that the upward-ending surface signifies status an...
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Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard crafted from walnut, featuring four drawers and a pair of double doors. The sides are adorned with carved scroll details. Expertly crafted, the piece retains traces of its ...
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Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century, with two drawers and carved apron. This Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century captures the eye with its e...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Large Sideboard with Everted Ends
Located in Singapore, SG
A very impressive large sideboard with everted ends from Shanxi province, China. The through carvings across the front has very lively and protruding carvings of lions (12 in total) ...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Shan xi Console Table/Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 33 1/2in H x 44 1/2in W x 19 1/4in D Drawer: Large: 5 3/4in H x 27in W x 15inD Small: 6in H x 12in W x 15in D Origin: Shan Xi, China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Elm wood Cond...
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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 fl...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Coffer, Cabinet, Side Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 39 1/2inH x 40in W x 17in D Door opening: 24 1/2in H x 20 1/2in W Drawer: 5 1/2in H x 10in W x 11in D Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Ori...
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