19th-Century Chinese Nan Wood Kitchen Cabinet

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This Qing Dynasty-style kitchen or pantry cabinet, Chinese nan wood kitchen cabinet features intricate lattice carving and a warm wood … Read more This Qing Dynasty-style kitchen or pantry cabinet, Chinese nan wood kitchen cabinet features intricate lattice carving and a warm wood patina.


Materials & Age: Typically constructed from elmwood during the 19th century.

Design Details: Features multiple carved doors, often with an upper section for dishes and a lower slatted section for ventilation.

Construction: These pieces were often made in two parts for easier transport and sometimes built without metal nails. See photo of the peg system, and how you can remove the doors using this system.

Nanmu (nan wood) is a highly precious, durable wood endemic to China. Historically reserved exclusively for Chinese royalty, it was used for imperial palace columns, temple architecture, and royal coffins. It is famously valued for its rich natural resins and soft, shimmering golden grain.. See less