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19th Century Chinese Three Door Wooden Sideboard With Panelled Doors And Internal Shelving | Indigo Antiques
Corner Detail From 19th Century Chinese Three Door Wooden Sideboard With Panelled Doors And Internal Shelving | Indigo Antiques
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Top Corner Detail From 19th Century Chinese Three Door Wooden Sideboard With Panelled Doors And Internal Shelving | Indigo Antiques

Sideboard From Shaanxi Province - 19th Century

SKU: C2817 19th Century, from Shaanxi, China
Dimensions:
W188 x D46 x H88 cm
Quality:
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This three-door sideboard dates to the late 19th century and originates from Shaanxi province in northern China, a region known for producing well-made domestic furniture intended for everyday household use. The piece is constructed using traditional Chinese joinery, and the timber has developed an even, settled patina consistent with age and long-term use.

The sideboard is crafted from hetaomu 胡桃木 (walnut), selected for its strength and fine grain. The design is clean and well-proportioned, with plain panelled doors and simple recessed handles that prioritise function over decoration. The restrained style and emphasis on utility can find parallels in Shaker furniture, sharing similar values of clarity, proportion, and honest construction.

Raised on slender legs, the cabinet has a light, practical stance. Behind the three doors, the interior is fitted with shelving, providing generous storage. Originally made for domestic interiors, the sideboard remains highly usable today and suits both contemporary and traditional settings.

  • Origin: Shaanxi Province, China
  • Date: Late 19th Century
  • Materials: Hetaomu 胡桃木 (walnut)
  • Features: Three panelled doors; internal shelving; recessed handles; raised on legs
  • Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and a stable, well-developed patina. Restored in our UK workshops.
  • Dimensions: Width 188 × Depth 46 × Height 88 cm

A practical and well-proportioned example of late 19th-century northern Chinese domestic furniture.

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