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Regency Revival Chinoiserie Lacquer Breakfront Bookcase Side Cabinet
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Regency Revival Chinoiserie Lacquer Breakfront Bookcase Side Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

Fine Regency Revival chinoiserie side cabinet, circa 1900

Such a great look to this piece the chinoiserie and lacquer interplay is very on trend at the moment

Finished in black lacquer with elaborate gilt decoration and surmounted by a green-veined marble top

The central cupboard door is richly decorated with a traditional Chinese landscape featuring pagodas, figures, birds, trees and rocky outcrops, framed by gilt latticework and ornamental borders

Particularly striking are the carved dragon-headed supports, decorated with gilt acanthus foliage and terminating in bold gilt paw feet

Open shelving to either side features contrasting red lacquered interiors, while lotus-form feet and further gilt detailing complete the highly decorative Regency Revival design

A handsome statement piece combining the exotic chinoiserie taste associated with the English Regency period with the exuberant craftsmanship of the later Regency Revival

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (cm)

Width x Depth x Height

68 (173) x 18.5 (47) x 37.5 (95)

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA1236882
Description
Fine Regency Revival chinoiserie side cabinet, circa 1900
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Such a great look to this piece the chinoiserie and lacquer interplay is very on trend at the moment.
Canonbury Antiques

Finished in black lacquer with elaborate gilt decoration and surmounted by a green-veined marble top

fig 1. A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors.
fig 1. Regency Revival Chinoiserie Lacquer Breakfront Bookcase Side Cabinet

The central cupboard door is richly decorated with a traditional Chinese landscape featuring pagodas, figures, birds, trees and rocky outcrops, framed by gilt latticework and ornamental borders

Particularly striking are the carved dragon-headed supports, decorated with gilt acanthus foliage and terminating in bold gilt paw feet

fig 2. A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors.
fig 2. Regency Revival Chinoiserie Lacquer Breakfront Bookcase Side Cabinet

Open shelving to either side features contrasting red lacquered interiors, while lotus-form feet and further gilt detailing complete the highly decorative Regency Revival design

A handsome statement piece combining the exotic chinoiserie taste associated with the English Regency period with the exuberant craftsmanship of the later Regency Revival

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (cm)

Width x Depth x Height

68 (173) x 18.5 (47) x 37.5 (95)

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236882
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Archive I A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors.

Regency Revival Chinoiserie Lacquer Breakfront Bookcase Side Cabinet

Archive II A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors. View II
Archive III A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors. View III
Archive IV A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors. View IV
Archive V A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors. View V
Archive VI A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors. View VI
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A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors.
Regency Revival Chinoiserie Lacquer Breakfront Bookcase Side Cabinet
Ref: SA1236882
A Regency Revival side cabinet featuring a green marble top, a central black lacquer door decorated with gilded Chinoiserie artwork, and flanking open shelves with red interiors.
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  • ObjectSide Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRegency Revival
  • MaterialMarble, Wood, Lacquer, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsChinoiserie landscape, Monopodial lion legs, Breakfront profile, Marble top
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 173 cm (68 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Regency Revival side cabinet dates from around 1900 and exhibits a breakfront profile constructed from wood, marble, lacquer, and gold leaf. The exterior carries a black lacquer finish ornamented with elaborate gilt Chinoiserie decoration, including a central cupboard door depicting figures, pagodas, birds, and trees within a gilded lattice framework. Flanking the central door are open shelving sections with contrasting red interiors, supported by black columns with gilt lotus-form feet at the outer corners and carved dragon-headed supports with gilt acanthus foliage and paw feet framing the central section. A green-veined marble top surmounts the whole structure, accompanied by a hanging tassel hardware detail suspended from the door. Measuring 95 cm high, 173 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, this side cabinet provides ample surface space and storage capacity. Suitable as a statement storage piece in a reception room, dining room, or hallway, the cabinet accommodates books, decorative objects, or tableware upon its open shelves and within the enclosed central cupboard. The combination of black and gold surfaces, green marble, and red interior tones creates a vivid visual presence suited to eclectic or formal interior schemes.

FAQs

Regency Revival Chinoiserie furniture combines early 19th-century British classical proportions with East Asian artistic motifs. Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it features dark lacquered finishes, gilded landscape paintings, bamboo-style turnings, and classical architectural elements like breakfront profiles.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood or veneered frames coated in multiple layers of dark lacquer or Japanning. Decorative details are added using gold leaf, raised gesso, or pigment, often paired with natural stone top slabs like marble and gilded brass mounts.

Authentic revival craftsmanship exhibits hand-carved details, heavy timber foundations, solid brass fittings, and genuine marble slabs. Cabinet backs and drawer linings usually show natural ageing, hand-cut dovetails, and historic joinery techniques consistent with early 20th-century production.

A Chinoiserie side cabinet serves as an anchor piece in dining rooms, entryways, or living spaces. Its dramatic black and gold colour scheme pairs well with neutral walls, minimalist modern seating, or bold maximalist decor schemes.

Dust lacquer gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or water which can ruin the finish. Marble tops should be cleaned with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and protected from acidic spills to prevent etching.
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