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Chinese Hongmu Open Cabinet
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250

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Chinese Hongmu Open Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

A very good Chinese hongmu open display cabinet from circa 1910. Heavily carved in high relief throughout with fruiting vines, birds, reptiles and bamboo. Below the serpentine shaped top an arrangement of 6 open shelves with a pair of heavily carved cupboard doors to the base. The whole supported on short cabriole legs and joined with a shaped and pierced frieze. Dimensions:- Height…82.25’’/ 209cm. Width…38.5/ 97.5cm. Depth…15.75’’/ 40cm. Condition-Very good with no signs of damage or repair. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
97.5cm (38.39")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinese Hongmu Open Cabinet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA848430
Dealers Internal Reference
23816
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Description
A very good Chinese hongmu open display cabinet from circa 1910. Heavily carved in high relief throughout with fruiting vines, birds, reptiles and bamboo.
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Below the serpentine shaped top an arrangement of 6 open shelves with a pair of heavily carved cupboard doors to the base.
John Howkins Antiques

The whole supported on short cabriole legs and joined with a shaped and pierced frieze. Dimensions:- Height…82.25’’/ 209cm. Width…38.5/ 97.5cm. Depth…15.75’’/ 40cm. Condition-Very good with no signs of damage or repair. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
97.5cm (38.39")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinese Hongmu Open Cabinet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA848430
Dealers Internal Ref
23816
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

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A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard.
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Archive I A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard.

Chinese Hongmu Open Cabinet

Archive II A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard. View II
Archive III A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard. View III
Archive IV A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard. View IV
Archive V A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard. View V
Archive VI A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard. View VI
Archive VII A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard. View VII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
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A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard.
Chinese Hongmu Open Cabinet
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A carved Chinese hongmu open display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves framing intricate grapevine and bamboo motifs above a two-door base cupboard.
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Hongmu open cabinets originated during the Ming and Qing dynasties as essential furnishings for scholars and collectors. Designed with asymmetrical open shelving, these cabinets were intended to display prized objects, jade, ceramics, and scholar stones while demonstrating refined taste.

Traditional pieces are crafted from dense tropical hardwoods, collectively termed hongmu, known for their deep reddish-brown colour and weight. Craftsmen utilized intricate floating panel construction and precision mortise and tenon joinery without the use of metal nails or glue.

Authentic examples feature traditional hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural wear consistent with age around handles and footrests, hand-carved relief detailing, and substantial weight due to the density of the hardwood.

A carved open cabinet serves as a focal statement piece in contemporary rooms. Placing art books, minimalist ceramics, or curated collections on the asymmetrical shelves creates a balanced contrast against sleek, modern architectural elements.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfiber cloth and a natural bristle brush to clear dust from intricate carved crevices. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent the timber from splitting or warping.
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