Cabinet Furniture

There are a number of absolutely stunning red Chinese cabinets selling at various online retail sites. Many of these cabinets come with intricate carvings on the outside; these decorative cabinets are sure to add an Oriental touch to any home living room, bedroom or hallway.  Remember that Chinese cabinets are different from corner china cabinets that are made to hold elegant dining ware!  Corner china cabinets are usually curio cabinets with windows, whereas Chinese cabinets are extremely artistic and bold.  One of the most famous types of Chinese cabinets is the Chinese calligraphy cabinet, decorated with Chinese characters all over it.

Before you choose the cabinet, you would want to make sure to measure the area to see what size of cabinet would be best suited for the particular room. Some cabinets are quite high and narrow; others are tall yet wider, while yet others are small and would easily fit in a corner or small space. Some can also double as end tables due to their size and design.

One online retail site that has a good selection of such cabinets is Amazon.com. There are a couple absolutely beautiful Tibetan style medicine cabinets, one with carved gold dragons and the other with carved flowers; the latter a bit larger and has more drawer space. These cost $480 and $600, respectively, and are made by Handmade Asian Furniture. Another option also made by this brand name is the 24″ Antique Style Red Wood Storage Cabinet With Chinese Courtyard Design selling for $280.

If you are looking for a smaller cabinet for your bedroom, then the 19″ Antique Style Red Leather Antique Style End Table / Cabinet may catch your eye. This particular cabinet has Chinese characters carved on the outside of its two cupboards and costs $290.  Antique China cabinets such as these are attractive in a modern setting, yet preserve a classic look representing another era.  And contrary to popular belief, you can purchase antique China cabinets for relatively cheap.

Another site with a good selection is Horchow.com. While a number of their cabinets are quite pricey, such as the Antique Handmade Elm Wood Cabinet with Red-Brown Stain selling for well over $3,000 and the Antique Handmade Fir Wood Cabinet with Red and Black Lacquer selling for $2,900, there are also some affordable pieces offered on this site that are a bit smaller. The Red & Gold Antique Cabinet, from the Shanxi region of China, is 100 – 120 years old and costs $365. The Small Antique Red & Gold Chest selling at this site is from the same region and is 140 – 160 years old; this item is currently priced at $245.

These sites are by no means the only places that sell antique red Chinese cabinets. Other sites include Buy.com, eBay, and Neiman Marcus. Whatever site you purchase from, make sure to check whether the shipping is included with the price or not, whether the site allows for returns and refunds, and also verify that you will be sent a certificate of authenticity for the purchased cabinet.