The first thing you notice is the carving. Flowering branches rise across both door panels in relief, each leaf and blossom standing out against a darker recessed ground. The reddish-brown finish has deepened with age, and the mitered frame of the top and the shaped apron keep the lines calm so the carving carries the piece. A brass latch closes the doors, and a single shelf sits inside. Small carved cabinets like this were made in China for household storage.

At 30 inches wide, 18.5 inches deep and 28.5 inches tall, this antique Chinese cabinet is easy to place. It suits a bedside, the end of a sofa or an entry, with a lamp or a vase on top and a shelf behind the doors for things you would rather keep out of sight. The carved panels give a plain room a point of detail up close.

*Era: Antique, late Qing, late 19th to early 20th century
*Origin: China
*Material: Wood with brass hardware
*Size: 30"(W) x 18.5"(D) x 28.5"(H)
*Color: Reddish brown with darker carved recesses and brass
*Condition: Aged patina and surface wear consistent with age. Sold as found.

This antique Chinese carved cabinet measures 30 inches wide, 18.5 inches deep and 28.5 inches tall. It has two doors with relief-carved flowering branches, a brass latch, an interior shelf and a shaped apron. The compact form suits bedrooms, entries and living rooms for interior designers and collectors who want a finely carved Chinese cabinet with age.

Q&A
1. How is the carving on this Chinese cabinet made?
The flowering branches are carved in relief on the door panels, so the leaves and blossoms stand out from a recessed ground. The darker recesses give the design its depth and make the pattern readable from across the room.
2. Can this cabinet be used as a nightstand?
Yes. At 28.5 inches tall and 30 inches wide, it sits at a typical bedside height and holds a lamp on top, with a shelf behind the doors for books or small items.

Specifications

• Era: Antique, late Qing, late 19th to early 20th century
• Origin: China
• Material: Wood with brass hardware
• Size: 30"(W) x 18.5"(D) x 28.5"(H)
• Color: Reddish brown with darker carved recesses and brass
• Condition: Aged patina and surface wear consistent with age. Sold as found.

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