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ANTIQUE #SA1135356

A Chinoiserie 2 Door Lacquer Cabinet On Stand C1930-50s, 152cm Tall

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Sold by: Gilt and Gesso

A Chinoiserie 2 Door Lacquer Cabinet on Stand C1930-50s, 152cm tall.
 
An exquisite early to mid 20th century, English chinoiserie 2 door lacquer cabinet on matching stand.
 
An enchanting 2 door chinoiserie cabinet opening to reveal 6 hand painted chinoiserie graduated drawers to the left and 2 adjustable shelves to the right. The hand painted Chinese inspired decoration represents traditional oriental symbols and motifs, pagoda, trees, birds, figures etc with the cabinet showing an elegant timeworn craquelure appearance.
 
The reverse of the cabinet shows 2 old labels, 1 indistinguishable and the other Maples Depository which helps us to date this circa 1930-1950 and certainly consistent with the glamorous fashion of the period.
 
A 2 part cabinet and stand of considerable decorative appeal and a practical use, a versatile function and form for a classic or contemporary space, a country house aesthetic for a hall, drawing room, landing or bedroom, a charming piece of well constru...
Antique SA1135356 shown on this page was made in 1930. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1930
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Gilt and Gesso
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 07904 423385
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD