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Antique Chinese Sideboard
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Antique Chinese Sideboard

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Antique Chinese elm sideboard with carved spandrels with original laquered finish. 1920

Worktop Height 84cm

Internal ref: C

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Altar Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224166
Dealers Internal Reference
9470
Description
Antique Chinese elm sideboard with carved spandrels with original laquered finish. 1920

Worktop Height 84cm

Internal ref: C

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Altar Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224166
Dealers Internal Ref
9470
Arcadia Antiques
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A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels.
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Archive I A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels.

Antique Chinese Sideboard

Archive II A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View II
Archive III A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View III
Archive IV A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View IV
Archive V A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View V
Archive VI A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View VI
Archive VII A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View VII
Archive VIII A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View VIII
Archive IX A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View IX
Archive X A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View X
Archive XI A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels. View XI
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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels.
Antique Chinese Sideboard
Ref: SA1224166
A dark timber Chinese altar sideboard featuring everted ends, three upper drawers, double doors with central brass hardware, and carved floral side spandrels.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEverted flanges, Brass medallion faceplate, Carved floral spandrels, Mortise and tenon joinery
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 187 cm (74 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This antique Chinese sideboard from 1920 takes its style from the Qing Dynasty. Made from dark brown elm with an original lacquered finish, the piece features everted flanges on the top surface, three upper drawers, and a lower cabinet with double doors. The brass hardware includes circular faceplates on the drawers and a prominent central medallion with drop-ring handles on the doors. Elaborate carved floral spandrels decorate the sides, while mortise and tenon joinery secures the construction. Practical dimensions measure 89 cm high, 187 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, with a worktop height of 84 cm. Placement suits various living spaces, serving as a striking console table in a hallway, a dining room server for tableware, or a statement storage unit in a living room. The dark timber palette integrates smoothly into traditional and eclectic interior schemes while providing functional surface and enclosed shelving.

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Originating during the Ming and Qing dynasties, these long cabinets were traditionally used in ancestral halls or private residences to display ritual objects and store family belongings. Characterised by everted flanges and carved spandrels, they served both functional storage and ceremonial roles in traditional Chinese homes.

Traditional Chinese furniture was predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as elm, cedar, or huanghuali, using sophisticated mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal nails or glue. Metal plates and circular backplates crafted from brass or paktong were applied for structural reinforcement and decoration.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-carved joinery, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and signs of age-appropriate wear along the base and timber surfaces. Traditional lacquering techniques, hand-chiselled details, and unvarnished inner drawer construction also indicate period authenticity.

A dark-toned Chinese sideboard serves as a grounding focal point in a contemporary dining room, hallway, or living space when paired with neutral wall tones. Placing modern art, ceramic lamps, or minimalist decor above the unit creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep timber cabinets away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and extreme humidity changes to prevent timber warping or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood and maintain its patina.
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