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Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720
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Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720

18th century
Sold 9 April 2025 · Whites Antiques
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Description

Pair Of Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets

• Early 18th Century circa 1700-20

• Matched pair with minor differences

• Both of the same period and housed together for much of their existence

• Original Decoration with No Restoration

• Original Brass Butterfly Hinges and Escutcheons

• Original Locks and Keys

• Profusely decorated in raised gilt gesso and gilt pen work

• Black Japanned Lacquer background

• Typical Chinese life scenes of the period

• 2 Opening Doors

• One has a aged parchment colour interior

• One has an aged Adam Green colour interior

• Good Country House Condition

• Usual signs of wear commensurate with their great age

• H: 91.5cm (36") W: 59cm (23.2") D: 40cm (15.7")

These exquisite and historic cabinets offer both ornamental appeal and practical storage. Finding a matched pair of Early 18th Century Oak Japanned Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets is quite rare. Despite minor differences, they are from the same era and have been together for a significant portion of their history.

Each cabinet preserves its original decoration without any restoration, lavishly adorned with raised gilt gesso and gilt pen work on a Black Japanned Lacquer background, depicting typical Chinese life scenes characteristic of that time. Both cabinets also retain their brass butterfly hinges, escutcheons, and the original locks and keys.

They are in excellent country house antique condition, displaying the usual signs of wear that are to be expected with their considerable age.

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated these Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets to the 1700s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115445
Dealers Internal Reference
AW146
Dealers Notes

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Description
Pair Of Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets

• Early 18th Century circa 1700-20

• Matched pair with minor differences

• Both of the same period and housed together for much of their existence

• Original Decoration with No Restoration

fig 1. A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
fig 1. Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720

• Original Brass Butterfly Hinges and Escutcheons

• Original Locks and Keys

• Profusely decorated in raised gilt gesso and gilt pen work

• Black Japanned Lacquer background

• Typical Chinese life scenes of the period

fig 2. A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
fig 2. Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720

• 2 Opening Doors

• One has a aged parchment colour interior

• One has an aged Adam Green colour interior

• Good Country House Condition

• Usual signs of wear commensurate with their great age

• H: 91.5cm (36") W: 59cm (23.2") D: 40cm (15.7")

These exquisite and historic cabinets offer both ornamental appeal and practical storage.

“
Finding a matched pair of Early 18th Century Oak Japanned Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets is quite rare.
Whites Antiques

Despite minor differences, they are from the same era and have been together for a significant portion of their history.

fig 3. A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
fig 3. Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720

Each cabinet preserves its original decoration without any restoration, lavishly adorned with raised gilt gesso and gilt pen work on a Black Japanned Lacquer background, depicting typical Chinese life scenes characteristic of that time. Both cabinets also retain their brass butterfly hinges, escutcheons, and the original locks and keys.

fig 4. A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
fig 4. Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720

They are in excellent country house antique condition, displaying the usual signs of wear that are to be expected with their considerable age.

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

fig 5. A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
fig 5. Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

fig 6. A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
fig 6. Pair of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets C1700-1720

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated these Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets to the 1700s.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115445
Dealers Internal Ref
AW146
Whites Antiques
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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
Pair Of Very Early Georgian Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets c1700-1720
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A pair of dark lacquered wooden corner cabinets featuring intricate gilt chinoiserie artwork of figures and landscapes, fitted with decorative brass hinges.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialOak, Pine, Gilt, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsJapanned lacquer finish, Gilt figural scenes, Engraved brass strap hinges, Pagoda landscapes
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

Chinoiserie represents European interpretations and imitations of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, highly fashionable in Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries, characterised by motifs of landscapes, figures, and pagodas rendered in lacquer.

These pieces typically utilized a carcase of pine or oak coated with multiple layers of varnish or shellac, a technique known as japanning, decorated with raised or flat gilt ornamentation and fitted with engraved brass hardware.

Authenticity is evaluated through the examination of timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass hinges and escutcheons, and the natural craquelure and oxidisation of the aged lacquer and gesso layers.

These statement pieces function effectively as focal points in minimalist or transitional rooms, utilizing their dark finishes and metallic highlights to add textural depth and historical contrast to neutral modern interiors.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading or cracking of the lacquer, and dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without chemical polishes.
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