Free Standing Octagonal Book Case

A mid 18th century mahogany octagonal brass bound wine cooler with side carrying handles, having flame figured top and original lead lined interior, supported on square tapering leg...

A substantial huanghuali standing screen.

Fee Form Modern Coffee Table inspired by Nagoochi sculptures. This piece is made of quarter sawn ash, some lamination of solid stock lumber, shaped by hand in order to attain the pro...

A stunning and unusual Chinese book cabinet with beautiful red lacquer and extraordinary carvings on each upper door. From Shanxi Province, circa ...

This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery methods. The enclosed lower half was used for general storage and the open upper shelf was used to display precious objects such as vases, curios, or piles of books. The exterior is darkened by a black lacquer finish and hand-painted with charming decorative motifs, including bronze censers, flower vases, scrolls, and scholars' objects. Original brass hardware secures the doors, now richly aged with a smooth patina and subtle oxidation. Unusual for its smaller scale, we love this painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase or toy chest...

This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts. The quality and craftsmanship is clear in the bold lines, elegant hardware, and t...