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Chinese Carved Cabinet/whatnot
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Chinese Carved Cabinet/whatnot

19th century
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Circa 1880, Chinese carved wood open cabinet/whatnot with enclosed cupboards below. The cabinet has an unusual feature of a three quarter wrap around gallery on the top which encloses the front and sides, in the form of faux bamboo with carved flowers in the centre. Beneath this is a small cornice with carved leaf decoration. On both sides are large open fretwork panels, Rococo in style and varying in size and pattern. The back of the cabinet has faux bamboo quarter brackets and these are mirrored on the front at the top. There is an unusual formation of 6 shelves at different heights, all with three quarter wrap around galleries with floral decoration and the edging is again the form of bamboo. At the bottom on the left hand side is a cupboard door with several beadings all in the form of bamboo, a carved panel on the door and a cast brass handle. On the opposite side is a small drawer again with a cast brass handle and a foliate carving on the front. The bottom has a wonderful carved apron with open fretwork, and the whole piece stands on classic Chinese ball and claw feet. Wonderful original patination, excellent condition. Very good example of this type of furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Whatnot to the 1880s.

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SA279972
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19891
Description
Circa 1880, Chinese carved wood open cabinet/whatnot with enclosed cupboards below.
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The cabinet has an unusual feature of a three quarter wrap around gallery on the top which encloses the front and sides, in the form of faux bamboo with carved flowers in the centre.
Georgian Antiques

Beneath this is a small cornice with carved leaf decoration. On both sides are large open fretwork panels, Rococo in style and varying in size and pattern. The back of the cabinet has faux bamboo quarter brackets and these are mirrored on the front at the top. There is an unusual formation of 6 shelves at different heights, all with three quarter wrap around galleries with floral decoration and the edging is again the form of bamboo. At the bottom on the left hand side is a cupboard door with several beadings all in the form of bamboo, a carved panel on the door and a cast brass handle. On the opposite side is a small drawer again with a cast brass handle and a foliate carving on the front. The bottom has a wonderful carved apron with open fretwork, and the whole piece stands on classic Chinese ball and claw feet. Wonderful original patination, excellent condition. Very good example of this type of furniture.

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Whatnot to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA279972
Dealers Internal Ref
19891
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A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard.
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Archive I A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard.

Chinese Carved Cabinet/Whatnot

Archive II A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard. View II
Archive III A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard. View III
Archive IV A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard. View IV
Archive V A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard. View V
Archive VI A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard. View VI
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Edinburgh
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A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard.
Chinese Carved Cabinet/Whatnot
Ref: SA279972
A tall dark carved hardwood Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, intricate pierced fretwork sides, and a lower double-door cupboard.
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Originating during the Qing Dynasty, a duobaoge, or treasure cabinet, is a tiered display shelf designed with asymmetrical compartments to hold art objects, jade, and porcelain pieces.

Traditional Chinese display cabinets were constructed from dense hardwoods such as Zitan, Hongmu, or Rosewood, using complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without nails or glue.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joints, floating panel construction to accommodate humidity changes, deep hand-carved relief motifs, and natural wear around handles and shelves.

Position the piece against a plain or neutrally painted wall to highlight the intricate fretwork, and display a minimalist collection of ceramics or glass to balance the detailed woodwork.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources, dust delicate fretwork regularly with a soft dry brush, and apply natural beeswax sparingly to maintain the finish.
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