A striking vintage Chinese medicine chest finished in rich cinnabar red.
This characterful piece features 32 individual drawers, each bearing two original handwritten paper herb labels, reflecting its traditional use in Chinese medicine. Behind every drawer front are twin internal compartments, once used to store different medicinal ingredients side by side.
Beautifully timeworn, with patina, metal ring pulls, and aged surfaces that speak to decades of use, this is more than storage — it is history in furniture form. Ideal as a statement piece in a study, hallway, or living space, offering both practical storage and quiet narrative depth.
Estimated date
Republican period (circa 1920–1940)
Materials
Solid wood
Dimensions
64.3cm (W) x 38cm (D) x 133cm (H)
Shipping Category: Large
