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Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 February 2025 · Whites Antiques
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Description

Handsome 19th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

• Early 20th Century, circa 1900-1920

• Cinnabar Colour Red Lacquer work with gilt paintings

• Depicting scenes from family life

• Excellent interior piece

• Suitable for either a contemporary or a classic country house setting

• Two doors above a storage compartment

• Interior has two later added, removable shelves and a clothes rail

• Offering versatile use for storage

• Excellent condition with vibrant colour; minor historical restoration

• H: 176.5cm (69.5") W: 129.5cm (51") D: 51cm (20.1")

This Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet, dating from the early 20th Century circa 1900-1920, is adorned with traditional Chinese gilt paintings depicting scenes of family life. It is an excellent interior piece suitable for both contemporary and classic country house settings.

The cabinet features two doors above a lower storage compartment; equipped with two later-added removable shelves and a clothes rail, offering versatile use as either a wardrobe or for general storage.

The cabinet is in excellent condition with vibrant colour; it has undergone minor historical restoration.

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Chinese Marriage Cabinet to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
176.5cm (69.49")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115442
Dealers Internal Reference
AW151
Dealers Notes

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Description
Handsome 19th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

• Early 20th Century, circa 1900-1920

• Cinnabar Colour Red Lacquer work with gilt paintings

• Depicting scenes from family life

• Excellent interior piece

fig 1. An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware.
fig 1. Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

• Suitable for either a contemporary or a classic country house setting

• Two doors above a storage compartment

• Interior has two later added, removable shelves and a clothes rail

• Offering versatile use for storage

fig 2. An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware.
fig 2. Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

• Excellent condition with vibrant colour; minor historical restoration

• H: 176.5cm (69.5") W: 129.5cm (51") D: 51cm (20.1")

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This Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet, dating from the early 20th Century circa 1900-1920, is adorned with traditional Chinese gilt paintings depicting scenes of family life.
Whites Antiques

It is an excellent interior piece suitable for both contemporary and classic country house settings.

fig 3. An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware.
fig 3. Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

The cabinet features two doors above a lower storage compartment; equipped with two later-added removable shelves and a clothes rail, offering versatile use as either a wardrobe or for general storage.

fig 4. An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware.
fig 4. Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

The cabinet is in excellent condition with vibrant colour; it has undergone minor historical restoration.

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

fig 5. An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware.
fig 5. Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

fig 6. An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware.
fig 6. Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Chinese Marriage Cabinet to the 1900s.

Height
176.5cm (69.49")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115442
Dealers Internal Ref
AW151
Whites Antiques
Whites Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023

White's antiques collective is the perfect resource for both trade and private clients

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Archive VII An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware. View VIII
Archive IX An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware. View IX
Archive X An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware. View X
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Archive XII An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware. View XII
Archive XIII An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware. View XIII
Archive XIV An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware. View XIV
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Whites Antiques
Telephone 07717 321455
Location
Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whitesantiques
Verified Since May 2023
Items For Sale 117
Items Sold 449
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An early twentieth-century Chinese marriage cabinet finished in cinnabar red lacquer with hand-painted gold figural scenes and brass hardware.
Handsome Early 20th Century Cinnabar Red Chinese Marriage Cabinet
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Armoires
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Traditional
  • MaterialElm, Pine, Lacquer, Brass
  • ColourCinnabar Red
  • MotifsHand-painted figural scenes, Brass pin-and-socket hardware, Multi-tier panel construction, Raised rectangular base
  • SizeH 176.5 cm (69 in) x W 129.5 cm (51 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Traditional Chinese marriage cabinets, or wedding cabinets, were historically given to brides as part of their dowry. They were used to store clothing, valuables, and textiles, and often featured auspicious symbols representing prosperity, longevity, and marital harmony.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from native timbers such as elm, pine, or camphor wood, utilizing complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal nails. The surfaces are finished with multiple layers of natural lacquer, often pigmented with cinnabar and decorated with gold leaf or hand-painted motifs.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit signs of age in the lacquer, such as fine craquelure, natural wear patterns, and traditional brass or copper hardware like pin-and-socket hinges and coin locks. Examination of the interior timber and joinery methods helps verify period construction techniques.

A brightly coloured statement piece serves as a focal point in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, contrasting effectively against neutral walls. It can be paired with minimalist furnishings to highlight its ornate craftsmanship or integrated into an eclectic scheme.

Lauquered surfaces should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and maintained in a stable environment away from excessive humidity or heat fluctuations. Cleaning requires only a soft, dry cloth; chemical polishes and abrasive materials must be avoided to protect the delicate finish.
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