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Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet
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Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · London City Antiques
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Description

A striking antique Japanese display cabinet crafted in richly toned hardwood and finished in a deep red lacquer. The cabinet is beautifully detailed throughout with finely carved panels and an elegant architectural form that reflects traditional Japanese design.

The upper section is crowned with a distinctive pagoda style gallery adding height and presence while reinforcing its Eastern influence. Below a glazed door opens to reveal a highly decorative interior fitted with shaped shelves and carved back panels designed to display porcelain works of art or treasured objects. The flowing arrangement of the shelves gives the piece movement and visual interest, setting it apart from more standard cabinets.

Raised on graceful cabriole legs with carved detailing the cabinet combines refinement and practicality. Pieces such as this were used to display important objects within the home reflecting both status and appreciation for craftsmanship.

The rich red lacquer finish enhances the depth of the carving and gives the cabinet a warm inviting tone that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors. A highly decorative and unusual example.

Condition:

Good antique condition with age related wear. The lacquer has a pleasing tone with minor marks consistent with age and use. The cabinet is structurally sound and displays well.

Dimensions:

Height: 217 cm (85.43 in)

Width: 137 cm (53.94 in)

Depth: 47 cm (18.50 in)

Shelf heights (top to bottom):

21 cm (8.27 in), 29.5 cm (11.61 in), 27.5 cm (10.83 in), 30 cm (11.81 in), 26 cm (10.24 in), 35 cm (13.78 in), 22 cm (8.66 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: Japanese

Physical Dimensions
Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Japanese Lacquer Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228737
Dealers Internal Reference
3049
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Description
A striking antique Japanese display cabinet crafted in richly toned hardwood and finished in a deep red lacquer.
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The cabinet is beautifully detailed throughout with finely carved panels and an elegant architectural form that reflects traditional Japanese design.
London City Antiques
fig 1. An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers.
fig 1. Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

The upper section is crowned with a distinctive pagoda style gallery adding height and presence while reinforcing its Eastern influence. Below a glazed door opens to reveal a highly decorative interior fitted with shaped shelves and carved back panels designed to display porcelain works of art or treasured objects. The flowing arrangement of the shelves gives the piece movement and visual interest, setting it apart from more standard cabinets.

fig 2. An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers.
fig 2. Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

Raised on graceful cabriole legs with carved detailing the cabinet combines refinement and practicality. Pieces such as this were used to display important objects within the home reflecting both status and appreciation for craftsmanship.

fig 3. An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers.
fig 3. Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

The rich red lacquer finish enhances the depth of the carving and gives the cabinet a warm inviting tone that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors. A highly decorative and unusual example.

fig 4. An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers.
fig 4. Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

Condition:

Good antique condition with age related wear. The lacquer has a pleasing tone with minor marks consistent with age and use. The cabinet is structurally sound and displays well.

Dimensions:

Height: 217 cm (85.43 in)

fig 5. An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers.
fig 5. Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

Width: 137 cm (53.94 in)

Depth: 47 cm (18.50 in)

Shelf heights (top to bottom):

21 cm (8.27 in), 29.5 cm (11.61 in), 27.5 cm (10.83 in), 30 cm (11.81 in), 26 cm (10.24 in), 35 cm (13.78 in), 22 cm (8.66 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: Japanese

Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Japanese Lacquer Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228737
Dealers Internal Ref
3049
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers.
Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1228737
An antique Japanese hardwood glazed display cabinet featuring pagoda style cresting, carved floral detailing, asymmetrical internal shelves, and two lower drawers.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji / Japanese Revival
  • MaterialHardwood, Glass, Lacquer
  • ColourReddish Brown
  • MotifsPagoda cresting, Asymmetrical shelving, Floral relief carving, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 217 cm (85 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Japanese display cabinet from 1860 follows the Meiji or Japanese Revival style and is constructed from hardwood with a deep reddish brown lacquer finish and glass panels. The architecture incorporates an elaborate pagoda-style cresting at the top, floral relief carvings across the frieze and door borders, and two small drawers fitted with small carved floral pulls near the base above cabriole legs. Inside the single glazed door, the interior contains asymmetrical shelving and carved back panels designed for presenting ceramics or ornaments. The dimensions measure 217 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this cabinet suits placement in a living room, dining room, or hallway as a freestanding display unit for porcelain and decorative objects. The warm timber tones and intricate woodwork integrate into both traditional and modern interior schemes while providing enclosed and open viewing space.

Japanese display cabinets, often known as shodana, originated as functional art pieces designed to exhibit treasures, ceramics, and ornaments. Popularised during the Meiji period and exported to Western markets, these pieces typically feature asymmetrical shelving and detailed relief carving inspired by traditional motifs.

These cabinets were traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods such as keyaki, rosewood, or teak, finished with natural urushi lacquer. Construction relies on mortise and tenon joinery techniques with glass pane inserts and hand-carved decorative cresting, aprons, and drawers.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved joinery, asymmetrical interior shelf arrangements, and hand-applied lacquer that develops a fine age patina. Examining the undersides of drawers for hand-planed timber and evaluating the natural wear around hand-carved elements can help determine age.

A carved oriental display cabinet serves as a focal statement piece in contemporary rooms, contrasting clean modern architecture with detailed craftsmanship. Place it against a neutral wall to highlight its intricate silhouette and display curated ceramics or minimalist glassware inside.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners or silicone polishes which can damage original lacquer coatings. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or splitting.
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