Antique Chinese Black Painted Gansu Sideboard with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs

This antique Chinese Gansu sideboard from the early 20th century features an unusual black painted body with six drawers over six doors. Each drawer and door is adorned with hand-painted floral motifs. The drawers are painted with curvy red outlines nicely framing the discreet flowers, while the doors, featuring a more linear framework, have received the addition of a green color. The brass hardware is typical of the Chinese tradition. Made in the early 1900s,

This buffet was produced in the North-Center province of China, called Gansu. Its beautiful finish and aged patina, combined with the delicacy of the hand-painted motifs as well as ample storage possibilities, would make this antique Chinese sideboard a wonderful addition to any living room or dining room.