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Chinoiserie Cabinet
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Chinoiserie Cabinet

1900 - 1920
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A Chinoiserie black lacquer side cabinet of bow fronted and concave form. The shaped top having a typical Chinese lake scene with 2 pagodas, birds in flight, trees and Chinese man and woman all in raised gilded and coloured lacquer. Below are 2 bow fronted cupboard doors with conforming decoration and brass pulls. The concave sides again with Chinoiserie decoration and the whole raised on Queen Anne style cabriole legs with pad feet and gilded highlights. Condition- Good and fir for purpose. Dimensions:- Height…36.5’’/ 93cm. Width…35.5’’/ 90cm. Depth…19.75’’/ 50cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095671
Dealers Internal Reference
24645
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A Chinoiserie black lacquer side cabinet of bow fronted and concave form.
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The shaped top having a typical Chinese lake scene with 2 pagodas, birds in flight, trees and Chinese man and woman all in raised gilded and coloured lacquer.
John Howkins Antiques

Below are 2 bow fronted cupboard doors with conforming decoration and brass pulls. The concave sides again with Chinoiserie decoration and the whole raised on Queen Anne style cabriole legs with pad feet and gilded highlights. Condition- Good and fir for purpose. Dimensions:- Height…36.5’’/ 93cm. Width…35.5’’/ 90cm. Depth…19.75’’/ 50cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £60.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095671
Dealers Internal Ref
24645
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A dark lacquered bow-front Chinoiserie cabinet featuring gilded pictorial landscapes and cabriole legs.

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A dark lacquered bow-front Chinoiserie cabinet featuring gilded pictorial landscapes and cabriole legs.
Chinoiserie Cabinet
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A dark lacquered bow-front Chinoiserie cabinet featuring gilded pictorial landscapes and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialLacquer, Wood, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Bow front, Gilded pictorial landscapes, Lacquer finish
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Chinoiserie side cabinet dates from the 1920 period, constructed from wood finished with a dark black lacquer and decorated with raised gilt and multicoloured pictorial landscapes. The form incorporates a shaped, bow-fronted top with a concave section, a single upper drawer accented by floral carving and foliage, and two lower cupboard doors fitted with small round brass pull handles. Concave sides carry matching ornamentation, while the structure stands upon Queen Anne style cabriole legs terminating in pad feet with gilt highlights, showing gentle signs of age and wear across the dark surfaces. The piece measures 93 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, offering functional surface and storage utility. Positioned in a hallway, drawing room, or reception space, the cabinet brings decorative utility to an English country house interior. The internal storage holds everyday items, while the upper surface displays lamps, decorative objects, or framed photographs. The compact footprint fits neatly against a wall or in an alcove without dominating the surrounding furniture. Daily care requires only dusting with a soft cloth to maintain the lacquered finish and preserve the painted highlights.

FAQs

Chinoiserie refers to a European decorative style originating in the seventeenth century that incorporates East Asian artistic motifs, including stylized pagoda landscapes, flora, fauna, and figurative scenes often rendered in gilding and lacquer.

These cabinets are typically constructed from solid timber bases, finished with multiple coats of dark lacquer or varnish, and decorated with hand-applied gold leaf, metallic pigments, and polished brass handles.

Authentic period examples demonstrate genuine hand-painted details with fine brushwork, age-appropriate surface craquelure, solid timber carcass construction, and traditional joinery rather than uniform modern prints.

Position the piece as a focal accent in a hallway, dining area, or living room, contrasting its ornate lacquer and gilt artwork against neutral walls and simplified modern furnishings.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial solvents, wax polishes, or water. Keep the item situated away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent lacquer shrinkage.
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