19th Century Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase

Name: 19th Century Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1230477
Price: 4750 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Description

A superb English bureau bookcase dating to around 1830, showcasing the exotic elegance of chinoiserie at its finest. The piece is finished throughout in black lacquer, hand-painted with intricate gilt oriental scenes, figures, architecture and delicate floral motifs. Raised painted details add texture and depth, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship. Minor age-related wear is present and consistent with its period.

The upper section features a graceful broken swan-neck pediment above a moulded cornice, with two raised-panel doors enclosing two height adjustable shelves. The lower section incorporates a finely fitted cylinder roll-top bureau, opening to reveal a beautifully lacquered interior with pigeonholes, three small gold-edged drawers and a central adjustable writing surface covered in tooled leather. Two additional leather-lined lift-up compartments provide discreet storage.

Below, a pair of cupboard doors offers further practical storage.

Combining striking decorative appeal with excellent functionality, this rare circa 1830 English chinoiserie bureau bookcase is an impressive statement piece, equally suited to a study, drawing room or sophisticated eclectic interior.

W 104cm

D 57cm

H 231cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

231cm (90.94")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1230477

Dealers Internal Reference

YEAE230605A

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Description

A superb English bureau bookcase dating to around 1830, showcasing the exotic elegance of chinoiserie at its finest.

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The piece is finished throughout in black lacquer, hand-painted with intricate gilt oriental scenes, figures, architecture and delicate floral motifs.

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Raised painted details add texture and depth, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship. Minor age-related wear is present and consistent with its period.

fig 1. 19th Century Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase

The upper section features a graceful broken swan-neck pediment above a moulded cornice, with two raised-panel doors enclosing two height adjustable shelves. The lower section incorporates a finely fitted cylinder roll-top bureau, opening to reveal a beautifully lacquered interior with pigeonholes, three small gold-edged drawers and a central adjustable writing surface covered in tooled leather. Two additional leather-lined lift-up compartments provide discreet storage.

fig 2. 19th Century Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase

Below, a pair of cupboard doors offers further practical storage.

Combining striking decorative appeal with excellent functionality, this rare circa 1830 English chinoiserie bureau bookcase is an impressive statement piece, equally suited to a study, drawing room or sophisticated eclectic interior.

W 104cm

D 57cm

H 231cm