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18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Corner Cabinet
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Corner Cabinet

18th century
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A charming and decorative 18th century black lacquer chinoiserie corner cabinet, richly hand painted with traditional oriental scenes and floral decoration. The gently shaped doors are adorned with lively gilt and polychrome designs depicting figures in landscapes, stylised flowers, and a fisherman seated in a small boat, all set within a scrolling garden scene. These whimsical motifs are characteristic of European chinoiserie decoration popular during the 18th century, reflecting the fascination with Asian art and design at the time.

The cabinet is constructed to fit neatly into a corner, with a shaped front and moulded cornice. Opening the two doors reveals a painted interior with a series of shaped corner shelves, providing useful storage for ceramics, small decorative objects, or books. The hinges and escutcheon are simple yet attractive brass fittings which complement the dark lacquered surface.

The lacquer has developed a pleasing patina over time, with gentle craquelure and wear that add to its authentic antique character. The hand painted decoration remains vibrant and highly decorative, making the piece both a practical storage cabinet and an eye-catching display item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Chinoiserie Lacquer Corner Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201712
Dealers Internal Reference
C2774
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Description
A charming and decorative 18th century black lacquer chinoiserie corner cabinet, richly hand painted with traditional oriental scenes and floral decoration. The gently shaped doors are adorned with lively gilt and polychrome designs depicting figures in landscapes, stylised flowers, and a fisherman seated in a small boat, all set within a scrolling garden scene.
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These whimsical motifs are characteristic of European chinoiserie decoration popular during the 18th century, reflecting the fascination with Asian art and design at the time.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An 18th-century black lacquer bow-fronted corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilded Chinoiserie landscapes and brass butterfly hinges.
fig 1. 18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Corner Cabinet

The cabinet is constructed to fit neatly into a corner, with a shaped front and moulded cornice. Opening the two doors reveals a painted interior with a series of shaped corner shelves, providing useful storage for ceramics, small decorative objects, or books. The hinges and escutcheon are simple yet attractive brass fittings which complement the dark lacquered surface.

fig 2. An 18th-century black lacquer bow-fronted corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilded Chinoiserie landscapes and brass butterfly hinges.
fig 2. 18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Corner Cabinet

The lacquer has developed a pleasing patina over time, with gentle craquelure and wear that add to its authentic antique character. The hand painted decoration remains vibrant and highly decorative, making the piece both a practical storage cabinet and an eye-catching display item.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Chinoiserie Lacquer Corner Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201712
Dealers Internal Ref
C2774
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An 18th-century black lacquer bow-fronted corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilded Chinoiserie landscapes and brass butterfly hinges.

18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Corner Cabinet

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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
Telephone 01722 410 634
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94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2007
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An 18th-century black lacquer bow-fronted corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilded Chinoiserie landscapes and brass butterfly hinges.
18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Corner Cabinet
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An 18th-century black lacquer bow-fronted corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilded Chinoiserie landscapes and brass butterfly hinges.
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Chinoiserie furniture from the 18th century features European interpretations of East Asian artistic traditions, characterised by raised gilding, decorative oriental landscapes, and intricate japanned or lacquered finishes.

These pieces were typically constructed with pine or oak carcasses, coated with built-up layers of spirit varnishes or resins to imitate Asian lacquer, and decorated with gilding and brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-forged brass butterfly hinges, fine surface craquelure within the lacquer, and natural wear patterns around handles and edges.

Positioning a Chinoiserie corner cabinet in an underutilised room corner creates a focal point that contrasts dark, detailed historical decoration against clean, modern architectural lines.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement, and never apply chemical solvents or harsh liquid waxes.
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