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A Good Quality Pair of English Chinoiserie Decorated Side Cabinets
Village Vintage
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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A Good Quality Pair of English Chinoiserie Decorated Side Cabinets

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Village Vintage
Description

A handsome, very large pair of fine quality Mahogany cabinets, with single door and drawer to each, one cabinet door is left handed, the other right, so perfectly placed at bedsides or end of sofas. These cabinets are finished in a Chinoiserie manner with a Reddish, Brown French polish and inlaid on three sides with beautifully decorated Mother of Pearl with stylized tree and bird scenes , all raised on carved Chippendale style plinths with cabriole legs. No shelf internally

Condition Report:

Good overall condition, some obvious marks, scratches on all surfaces as to be expected with the age

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Village Vintage has dated this Chinoiserie Side Cabinets Pair to the 1920s.

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SA1141633
Description
A handsome, very large pair of fine quality Mahogany cabinets, with single door and drawer to each, one cabinet door is left handed, the other right, so perfectly placed at bedsides or end of sofas. These cabinets are finished in a Chinoiserie manner with a Reddish, Brown French polish and inlaid on three sides with beautifully decorated Mother of Pearl with stylized tree and bird scenes , all raised on carved Chippendale style plinths with cabriole legs. No shelf internally

Condition Report:

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Good overall condition, some obvious marks, scratches on all surfaces as to be expected with the age.
Village Vintage
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Village Vintage has dated this Chinoiserie Side Cabinets Pair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141633
Village Vintage
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A pair of reddish-brown wood side cabinets featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie floral and bird motifs resting on carved plinths.
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Archive I A pair of reddish-brown wood side cabinets featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie floral and bird motifs resting on carved plinths.

A good quality pair of English Chinoiserie decorated side Cabinets

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Telephone 07733 374 000
Location
Essex
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2023
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A pair of reddish-brown wood side cabinets featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie floral and bird motifs resting on carved plinths.
A good quality pair of English Chinoiserie decorated side Cabinets
Ref: SA1141633
A pair of reddish-brown wood side cabinets featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie floral and bird motifs resting on carved plinths.
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Chinoiserie originated in Europe during the seventeenth century as a decorative movement inspired by East Asian art, trade goods, and craftsmanship. European cabinetmakers created their own interpretations of Asian motifs, incorporating lacquering, gilding, and pagoda or floral themes onto traditional western furniture forms.

Traditional Chinoiserie furniture is constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or pine as a base substrate. The surfaces are often finished with layers of lacquer or paint, embellished with hand-applied gilding, metallic powders, and carved decorative details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-painted decorative work where slight variations occur between individual motifs rather than uniform stencilling. Examination of joinery, timber grain on unpainted interiors, and natural surface craquelure or light oxidisation of gilding helps confirm age.

Chinoiserie side cabinets function effectively as matching bedside units or flanking a sofa in a living room setting. Pairing the rich reddish finishes and gold motifs with simple modern textiles or neutral walls creates a balanced visual contrast.

Maintain lacquered surfaces by dusting gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners or chemical polishes. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent moisture loss, cracking, and fading of the painted gilding.
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