Chinese Red Lacquer Cloud Ladder, c. 1900

This well-proportioned birdcage was once home to the pet of a Qing-dynasty aristocrat. Dated to the early 20th century, the square cage is carefully assembled of thin rods of bamboo ...

Out of context, this carved wood hat stand has a curious, octopus-like appearance. Carved with cloud-form flourishes, the folding hat stand displays th...

This well-proportioned birdcage is a feat of craftsmanship, carefully assembled of thin bamboo rods and held together by precise joinery and a bit of string. Two humpback perches run...

No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...

A vintage Japanese oxblood red lacquered wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted foliage décor, two small doors and ropes. Created in Japan during the midcentury period, this vintage wedding box features an oxblood red lacquer perfectly accented by a gilded hand-painted décor depicting bamboo sticks with their leaves and delicate flowers. Created to be part of the extensive wedding trousseau provided to the daughter, this chest showcases a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark red lacquer. A rectangular lid, adorned with brass corners, opens to reveal a thin black tray. The top and the façade are adorned in continuity with a gilded hand-painted décor showcasing bamboo sticks and their leaves, as well as delicate flowers. Two small doors in the lower section open to a convenient black colored storage space. Wrapped with ropes, this vintage Japanese wedding chest...

Red painted leather trunk with brass trim and nailhead decoration along with painted flowers and vining leaves. Chinese Export, circa 1850.   

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red painted paper bound trunk from the 19th century with traditional brass medallion hardware and lateral C-scroll handles. This Chinese Qing Dynasty pe...

A vintage Japanese reddish brown lacquered wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted foliage and floral décor and ropes. Created in Japan during the midcentury period, this vintage wedding box features a reddish brown lacquer perfectly accented by a gilded hand-painted décor depicting bamboo sticks with their leaves and delicate flowers. Created to be part of the extensive wedding trousseau provided to the daughter, this chest showcases a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark reddish brown lacquer. A rectangular lid is adorned with ornate brass corners. The top and the façade are adorned in continuity with a gilded hand-painted décor showcasing bamboo sticks and their leaves, as well as delicate flowers. The sides are adorned as well, the back is more sparse with simple leaves. Wrapped with ropes, this vintage Japanese wedding chest...