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Decorative 1920s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Pale Cream Colour
William Morris Antiques
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Decorative 1920s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Pale Cream Colour

1900 - 1920
Description

An extremely decorative English Japanned chest of drawers on stand.

The gilt brass hardware employed throughout is of excellent quality. Consisting of two short and two long drawers and standing on an elaborately shaped square setion stand base, this chest relies on the contrast between the wonderful pale Cream background and gilt highlights for its decorative impact. The gilt cockbeadings to each drawer act as frames for the decoration This piece is well executed with areas of varying relief. The scenes chosen to be depicted here show figures in magical landscapes with pagodas, palaces and bridges all highighted in gilding.

Good overall condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated this Japanned Chest of Drawers to the 1920s.

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SA1152756
Description
An extremely decorative English Japanned chest of drawers on stand.

The gilt brass hardware employed throughout is of excellent quality. Consisting of two short and two long drawers and standing on an elaborately shaped square setion stand base, this chest relies on the contrast between the wonderful pale Cream background and gilt highlights for its decorative impact.

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The gilt cockbeadings to each drawer act as frames for the decoration This piece is well executed with areas of varying relief.
William Morris Antiques

The scenes chosen to be depicted here show figures in magical landscapes with pagodas, palaces and bridges all highighted in gilding.

Good overall condition

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

William Morris Antiques has dated this Japanned Chest of Drawers to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152756
William Morris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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A pale cream 1920s japanned chest of drawers featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie figurative scenes, drop handles, and decorative pierced corner brackets.
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Archive I A pale cream 1920s japanned chest of drawers featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie figurative scenes, drop handles, and decorative pierced corner brackets.

Decorative 1920s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Pale Cream Colour

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115 St Georges Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom
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A pale cream 1920s japanned chest of drawers featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie figurative scenes, drop handles, and decorative pierced corner brackets.
Decorative 1920s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Pale Cream Colour
Ref: SA1152756
A pale cream 1920s japanned chest of drawers featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie figurative scenes, drop handles, and decorative pierced corner brackets.
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Japanning originated in seventeenth-century Europe as an imitation of East Asian lacquerware technique. Artisans applied shellac and spirit varnishes over timber, decorating the surface with hand-painted Chinoiserie landscapes, figures, and botanical motifs. The technique remained popular through the eighteenth century and experienced significant revivals in the early twentieth century.

Traditional japanned furniture consists of a wooden substrate, often pine or oak, covered in built-up layers of gesso and pigmented varnish or lacquer. The surface motifs were applied using metallic powders, gold leaf, and mineral paints, with cast brass handles and escutcheons fitted to the drawers.

Twentieth-century revival pieces typically feature dovetailed drawer construction, machine-cut or partially hand-finished timber, and fine craquelure across the varnish layer. Authentic age presents gentle surface wear around handles, soft oxidation to the brass hardware, and subtle fading to the hand-painted pigments.

A japanned chest of drawers functions as an accent piece in hallways, living areas, or bedrooms. Positioning the chest against neutral backdrop walls allows the detailed hand-painted figurative scenes and light cream palette to provide visual contrast.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and avoiding commercial spray polishes or water. Keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and maintaining stable room humidity prevents the lacquer layers from cracking, lifting, or discolouring over time.
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