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Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900
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Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of antique Chinese display cabinets

Constructed from hardwood with intricate mother of pearl inlay

Circa 1900

The borders of the cabinets are also detailed with inlaid patterns or script-like decorative accents, contributing to their intricate craftsmanship

Glass doors open up to reveal the shelving used for displaying pieces

A lower section with double doors decorated with inlaid designs — likely made of mother-of-pearl — depicting birds and floral motifs

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

32.5 (83) x 14.5 (37) x 68 (173)

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Pair Chinese Display Cabinets to the 1900s.

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SA1176292
Description
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of antique Chinese display cabinets

Constructed from hardwood with intricate mother of pearl inlay

Circa 1900

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The borders of the cabinets are also detailed with inlaid patterns or script-like decorative accents, contributing to their intricate craftsmanship.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A pair of dark reddish-brown timber display cabinets featuring glass upper sections with asymmetrical interior shelves, mother of pearl inlaid floral motifs, and lower double cupboards.
fig 1. Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900

Glass doors open up to reveal the shelving used for displaying pieces

A lower section with double doors decorated with inlaid designs — likely made of mother-of-pearl — depicting birds and floral motifs

fig 2. A pair of dark reddish-brown timber display cabinets featuring glass upper sections with asymmetrical interior shelves, mother of pearl inlaid floral motifs, and lower double cupboards.
fig 2. Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

32.5 (83) x 14.5 (37) x 68 (173)

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Pair Chinese Display Cabinets to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176292
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Archive I A pair of dark reddish-brown timber display cabinets featuring glass upper sections with asymmetrical interior shelves, mother of pearl inlaid floral motifs, and lower double cupboards.

Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900

Archive II A pair of dark reddish-brown timber display cabinets featuring glass upper sections with asymmetrical interior shelves, mother of pearl inlaid floral motifs, and lower double cupboards. View II
Archive III A pair of dark reddish-brown timber display cabinets featuring glass upper sections with asymmetrical interior shelves, mother of pearl inlaid floral motifs, and lower double cupboards. View III
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A pair of dark reddish-brown timber display cabinets featuring glass upper sections with asymmetrical interior shelves, mother of pearl inlaid floral motifs, and lower double cupboards.
Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLate Qing Dynasty
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother of Pearl, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Reddish Brown
  • MotifsMother of pearl inlay, Asymmetrical shelving, Glazed upper doors, Panelled cupboard bases
  • SizeH 173 cm (68 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This pair of late Qing dynasty Chinese display cabinets dates from 1900 and is constructed from dark reddish-brown rosewood with glass, brass, and mother of pearl inlay. The exterior borders display detailed inlaid patterns and script-like decorative accents, enclosing glazed upper doors with asymmetrical interior shelving. Below the upper display sections sit panelled double-door cupboards decorated with inlaid mother of pearl motifs depicting birds and floral scenes, fitted with small brass drop handles. Each cabinet measures 173 cm high, 83 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, drawing room, or hallway, these cabinets function practically for storing and exhibiting collectables, ceramics, and ornaments behind protective glass panels. The lower cupboards provide enclosed storage space for household items out of sight. The polished timber surfaces and contrasting white mother of pearl inlay suit traditional period interiors as well as eclectic modern settings needing functional display furniture.

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Historically developed during the Qing period, these cabinets feature asymmetrical shelving arrangements intended to house precious objects, porcelain, and scholars items behind protective glass.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense dark hardwoods such as rosewood or hongmu, accented with hand-cut mother of pearl shell inlays and fitted brass hardware.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut shell inlays set flush into timber, traditional mortise and tenon joinery without modern screws, and visible hand-plane marks on structural backboard surfaces.

Positioning the pair symmetrically on either side of a sideboard, doorway, or focal wall creates structural balance, while placing contemporary ceramics within the shelves establishes an engaging visual contrast.

Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth, maintain a stable room humidity to prevent timber movement, and apply a non-silicone beeswax polish sparingly to the wooden surfaces.
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