Red Lacquer Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei - Ca 1920
This striking lacquered sideboard was made in Dongbei (Manchuria) in the 1920s. Finished in a vivid red lacquer and decorated with painted floral and bird motifs, it reflects the traditional artistry of north-eastern China. The bold colour and symbolic decoration were believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the household.
These sideboards were often used in a similar way to altar tables. A family ancestor portrait would typically be hung above, while joss sticks were lit and placed daily on the top surface to ensure the well-being of the household. The double doors open to reveal generous interior storage, making this both a functional and highly decorative piece of Chinese furniture.
- Origin: Dongbei (Manchuria), China
- Date: 1920s
- Materials: Lacquered wood with painted decoration, brass fittings
- Features: Vivid red lacquer; floral and bird motifs; double doors with interior shelving
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, with age-related wear enhancing the character
- Dimensions: W156 x D45 x H94 cm
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Red Lacquer Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei - Ca 1920
Red Lacquer Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei - Ca 1920
This striking lacquered sideboard was made in Dongbei (Manchuria) in the 1920s. Finished in a vivid red lacquer and decorated with painted floral and bird motifs, it reflects the traditional artistry of north-eastern China. The bold colour and symbolic decoration were believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the household.
These sideboards were often used in a similar way to altar tables. A family ancestor portrait would typically be hung above, while joss sticks were lit and placed daily on the top surface to ensure the well-being of the household. The double doors open to reveal generous interior storage, making this both a functional and highly decorative piece of Chinese furniture.
- Origin: Dongbei (Manchuria), China
- Date: 1920s
- Materials: Lacquered wood with painted decoration, brass fittings
- Features: Vivid red lacquer; floral and bird motifs; double doors with interior shelving
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, with age-related wear enhancing the character
- Dimensions: W156 x D45 x H94 cm
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This striking lacquered sideboard was made in Dongbei (Manchuria) in the 1920s. Finished in a vivid red lacquer and decorated with painted floral and bird motifs, it reflects the traditional artistry of north-eastern China. The bold colour and symbolic decoration were believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the household.
These sideboards were often used in a similar way to altar tables. A family ancestor portrait would typically be hung above, while joss sticks were lit and placed daily on the top surface to ensure the well-being of the household. The double doors open to reveal generous interior storage, making this both a functional and highly decorative piece of Chinese furniture.
- Origin: Dongbei (Manchuria), China
- Date: 1920s
- Materials: Lacquered wood with painted decoration, brass fittings
- Features: Vivid red lacquer; floral and bird motifs; double doors with interior shelving
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, with age-related wear enhancing the character
- Dimensions: W156 x D45 x H94 cm
