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Antique solid wood low cabinet – Gansu Chinese low console with drawers – circa 1880–1920
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Chinese low cabinet in solid pine wood, originating from Gansu province, crafted between the late Qing dynasty and the early Republican period, circa 1880–1920, as a functional piece within northern Chinese domestic interiors.
In this region, daily life was organised around the kang, a heated raised platform that shaped the use of low and horizontal furniture. Pieces like this were used for storage and as support surfaces, fully integrated into a practical and climate-adapted domestic environment.
The structure combines side compartments with doors, lower drawers and a central open section, offering a versatile storage solution within a compact volume. Traditional joinery is visible throughout, prioritising strength and durability over decorative intent.
The surface retains a rich natural patina, with marks, irregularities and signs of use. The removal of old paint layers reveals the original wood texture, reinforcing an aesthetic connected to wabi sabi and rural simplicity.
Today it functions as a low console, TV unit or linear accent piece in contemporary interiors, valued for its narrow proportion and ability to add character without visual heaviness.
Details
Ref.: AM29005-1
Dimensions: Width: 153 cm Depth: 18.5 cm Height: 32 cm
Style: Northern Chinese rural furniture
Materials and techniques: Solid pin wood; traditional joinery, utilitarian construction
Place of origin: Gansu Province, China
Period: Late Qing dynasty / early Republic
Date of manufacture: Circa 1880–1920
Condition / Observations: Original patina preserved with visible wear, usage marks and age-related irregularities. Former paint has been removed to reveal the wood while maintaining structural integrity.
This piece has been carefully selected as part of the collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
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Additional details:
- Brand: AMARU
- Style: Qing Dynasty
- Style: Northern Chinese rural furniture
- Style: wabi sabi
- Material: Pine wood
- Period: 1880–1920
Specifications
ConditionGoodHeight153 cmWidth19 cmDepth32 cm
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