Superb Quality Highly Decorative Early 20th Century Charles II Style Chinoiserie Dressing Table or Desk

1900 - 1920

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A superb quality highly decorative early 20th century Charles II style Chinoiserie dressing table or desk.

This dressing/desk consists of a finely carved and lacquered upstand to the back with floral and foliate decoration with and an egg and dart carved moulding to the top and bottom, each corner having a carved gilt truss bracket.

The top consists of a fine quality Chinoiserie design on blue ground with gilt and lacquered decoration of a typical Oriental scene consisting of a weeping willow tree on an island to the centre, landscapes with trees, figures in the foreground, temples and birds etc. with a decorative geometric border and superb leaf design to the front with a finely carved gilt moulded edge.

This leads down to the front consisting of a central recessed cockbeaded and mahogany lined drawer with Oriental lacquered drawer front with central brass escutcheon and brass swan neck handles with a carved gilt gradrooned edge above a finely carved and pierced frieze to the knee hole.

The drawer has a cupboard to either side, both with a Chinoiserie panel to the front depicting Oriental scenes with brass drop handles and carved gilt moulded edge, the sides decorated with gilt and lacquered floral and foliate designs.

The piece is supported on a superbly carved and highly decorative Charles II style base consisting of a carved and pierced foliate frieze leading down to four tapered and moulded legs to each side supported by a finely carved stretcher and central carved boss.

This dressing table/desk is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into home or office etc.

Size:

Height: 30.75'' / 78cm (desk top height)

36'' / 91.5cm (overall height)

21.5'' / 54.5cm (knee hole)

Width: 55.5'' / 141cm

Depth: 26'' / 66cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

141cm (55.51")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA585863

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1110

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A superb quality highly decorative early 20th century Charles II style Chinoiserie dressing table or desk.

This dressing/desk consists of a finely carved and lacquered upstand to the back with floral and foliate decoration with and an egg and dart carved moulding to the top and bottom, each corner having a carved gilt truss bracket.

The top consists of a fine quality Chinoiserie design on blue ground with gilt and lacquered decoration of a typical Oriental scene consisting of a weeping willow tree on an island to the centre, landscapes with trees, figures in the foreground, temples and birds etc.

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with a decorative geometric border and superb leaf design to the front with a finely carved gilt moulded edge.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Superb quality highly decorative early 20th century Charles II style Chinoiserie dressing table or desk — fig 1. Superb Quality Highly Decorative Early 20th Century Charles II Style Chinoiserie Dressing Table or Desk

This leads down to the front consisting of a central recessed cockbeaded and mahogany lined drawer with Oriental lacquered drawer front with central brass escutcheon and brass swan neck handles with a carved gilt gradrooned edge above a finely carved and pierced frieze to the knee hole.

fig 2. Superb quality highly decorative early 20th century Charles II style Chinoiserie dressing table or desk — fig 2. Superb Quality Highly Decorative Early 20th Century Charles II Style Chinoiserie Dressing Table or Desk

The drawer has a cupboard to either side, both with a Chinoiserie panel to the front depicting Oriental scenes with brass drop handles and carved gilt moulded edge, the sides decorated with gilt and lacquered floral and foliate designs.

fig 3. Superb quality highly decorative early 20th century Charles II style Chinoiserie dressing table or desk — fig 3. Superb Quality Highly Decorative Early 20th Century Charles II Style Chinoiserie Dressing Table or Desk

The piece is supported on a superbly carved and highly decorative Charles II style base consisting of a carved and pierced foliate frieze leading down to four tapered and moulded legs to each side supported by a finely carved stretcher and central carved boss.