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Fine Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Profusely-carved Hardwood or Rosewood Dwarf Side-cabinet or ‘Shodana’ .
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for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850
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Fine Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Profusely-carved Hardwood or Rosewood Dwarf Side-cabinet or ‘Shodana’ .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Fine late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty profusely-carved hardwood or rosewood dwarf side-cabinet or ‘shodana’ .

Crisply-carved Chinese 3-tier display shelves or ‘shodana ‘ cabinet of outstanding quality . Raised on short zoomorphic or dragon’s claw feet with a heavily-carved frame above , all fitted and mounted with carved and pierced applied panels . The carving of the frame with continuous scroll and flower-head designs. The top tier fitted with a heavily-carved shaped three-quarter gallery back with a central carved lotus motif .

The ends fitted with carved and pierced open-work panels between the tiers . Superb grade of Chinese hardwood or rosewood which has achieved a deep rich patination and colour .

In excellent original condition with no breaks , losses or damage .

Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops ,ready to use.

H 45” (full)

W 42”

D 14”

China c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Chinese Rosewood Cabinet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06106780
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Mortise and tenon frame joints: traditional Chinese cabinet work before modern fasteners.
Varied depth in the pierced fretwork: individual hand carving rather than machine routing.
Dense dark timber with fine figure: late Qing dynasty hongmu cabinet timber.
Wax build-up and softening in the carved recesses: many decades of care.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA729540
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 209
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Fine late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty profusely-carved hardwood or rosewood dwarf side-cabinet or ‘shodana’ .

Crisply-carved Chinese 3-tier display shelves or ‘shodana ‘ cabinet of outstanding quality .

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Raised on short zoomorphic or dragon’s claw feet with a heavily-carved frame above , all fitted and mounted with carved and pierced applied panels.
M Lees and Sons

. The carving of the frame with continuous scroll and flower-head designs. The top tier fitted with a heavily-carved shaped three-quarter gallery back with a central carved lotus motif .

fig 1. A dark rosewood late nineteenth-century Chinese display cabinet featuring intricate openwork carving throughout tiered open shelves and a crest rail.
fig 1. Fine Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Profusely-carved Hardwood or Rosewood Dwarf Side-cabinet or ‘Shodana’ .

The ends fitted with carved and pierced open-work panels between the tiers . Superb grade of Chinese hardwood or rosewood which has achieved a deep rich patination and colour .

In excellent original condition with no breaks , losses or damage .

Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops ,ready to use.

H 45” (full)

W 42”

D 14”

China c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Chinese Rosewood Cabinet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 06106780
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Mortise and tenon frame joints: traditional Chinese cabinet work before modern fasteners.
Varied depth in the pierced fretwork: individual hand carving rather than machine routing.
Dense dark timber with fine figure: late Qing dynasty hongmu cabinet timber.
Wax build-up and softening in the carved recesses: many decades of care.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA729540
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 209
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A dark rosewood late nineteenth-century Chinese display cabinet featuring intricate openwork carving throughout tiered open shelves and a crest rail.

Fine Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Profusely-carved Hardwood or Rosewood Dwarf Side-cabinet or ‘Shodana’ .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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A dark rosewood late nineteenth-century Chinese display cabinet featuring intricate openwork carving throughout tiered open shelves and a crest rail.
Fine late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty profusely-carved hardwood or rosewood dwarf side-cabinet or ‘shodana’ .
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialRosewood, Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRelief carving, Pierced apron, Tiered open shelves, Claw feet
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This late nineteenth-century Chinese Qing Dynasty dwarf side-cabinet or shodana is fashioned from a dark brown hardwood or rosewood with a rich, polished finish. The piece has three tiers of open shelves, supported by a heavily carved frame featuring continuous scroll and flower-head designs, carved pierced applied panels, and pierced aprons. The top tier incorporates a shaped three-quarter gallery back with a central carved lotus motif, while the ends display carved openwork panels. The structure stands on short zoomorphic or dragon's claw feet at the base. The cabinet measures 112 cm high, 106 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. In a modern home, this display cabinet suits placement in a gentleman's library, study, or living room to hold books, ornaments, or collections. The tiered shelving provides practical display space while maintaining an open silhouette suited for various interior settings.

FAQs

A Qing Dynasty carved display cabinet is a piece of traditional Chinese furniture crafted during the final imperial dynasty of China (16441912). These cabinets typically feature intricate hand-carved motifs, open shelves for displaying ornaments, and frame-and-panel construction using dense tropical hardwoods.

Late 19th-century Chinese furniture was primarily constructed from dense, high-grade tropical hardwoods such as rosewood (zitan or huali), hongmu, and elm. Pieces were assembled using complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without relying on nails or metal fasteners.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise mortise-and-tenon joinery, dark natural patination, and deep hand-carved relief work featuring traditional motifs. The wood is exceptionally dense and heavy, often displaying subtle grain patterns visible beneath historic wax or lacquer finishes.

An intricate Chinese side cabinet serves as a focal point in contemporary settings when placed against neutral walls. Style the open shelves sparsely with monochrome ceramics, contemporary art glass, or books to balance the heavy visual texture of the dark carved timber.

Maintain carved hardwood by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate soft-bristle brush for intricate carved areas. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent shrinkage or cracking, and apply beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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