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18th Century Lacquered Cabinet on Stand
Youlls Antiques
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18th Century Lacquered Cabinet on Stand

18th century
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An early 18th Century lacquered chinoiserie cabinet on stand. Later converted to drinks or cocktail cabinet. The original drawer fronts have been cleverly retained and make up the cabinet backboard. Glass shelves for bottles and a mirrored pull out slide have been later added. The stand is original and the front doors retain the majority of the gilding and lacquer work, depicting figures, birds and traditional buildings. The original gilded lock and hinges are all still in place, snd overall the cabinet is a wonderfully decorative addition to a room .

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this Lacquered Cabinet on Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1219903
Description
An early 18th Century lacquered chinoiserie cabinet on stand. Later converted to drinks or cocktail cabinet. The original drawer fronts have been cleverly retained and make up the cabinet backboard. Glass shelves for bottles and a mirrored pull out slide have been later added.
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The stand is original and the front doors retain the majority of the gilding and lacquer work, depicting figures, birds and traditional buildings.
Youlls Antiques

The original gilded lock and hinges are all still in place, snd overall the cabinet is a wonderfully decorative addition to a room .

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Lacquered Cabinet on Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219903
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs.

18th Century Lacquered Cabinet on Stand

Archive II An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs. View IX
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Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs.
18th Century lacquered cabinet on stand
Ref: SA1219903
An 18th-century black and gold lacquered cabinet decorated with gilt pictorial scenes, fitted with engraved brass strap hinges and a central lockplate, mounted on a dark carved stand with cabriole legs.
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Lacquered cabinets on stands became prominent across Europe during the late 17th and 18th centuries as trade with East Asia expanded. European craftsmen developed japanning, a imitation lacquer technique using resin-based varnishes, to satisfy the high demand for Asian export goods and Chinoiserie decorative art.

These cabinets were constructed using timber substrates, predominantly oak or pine for European japanned pieces, coated with built-up layers of resin, varnish, and pigment. Decorative elements were executed in gilt paint or raised gesso relief, complemented by pierced and engraved brass hinges, corner mounts, and lockplates.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-hammered or hand-chased brass hardware, and subtle craquelure or age-related shrinkage lines across the lacquered surfaces. Victorian or 20th-century reproductions often feature machine-made screws, uniform surface wear, and less refined gilded details.

A lacquered cabinet on stand functions as a focal architectural statement piece when positioned against neutral or deeply painted walls. Pairing dark japanned surfaces with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a balanced contrast between historical narrative and modern texture.

Maintain stable humidity levels and keep lacquered furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, or moisture sources to prevent cracking and lifting of the varnish. Surface cleaning should be limited to gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial solvents, water, or abrasive polishes.
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