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Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet
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for sale €1,346     $1,461
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Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet

1900 - 1920
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A striking and unusual Chinoiserie black lacquered Art Deco cocktail cabinet. Of bow fronted form with each door beautifully decorated in raised gold and polychrome lacquer depicting typical Chinese scenes. The top flaps open to be supported by the hinged sides which forms the large drinks preparation area. The top doors open to a glass lined interior with copper gallery to the front. The lower section opens to a shelved interior with sunken bottle holders in the base. Complete with working locks and keys. Condition:- Good. Dimensions:- Height…42’’/ 107cm. Closed Width..36’’/ 91.5cm. Depth…16’’/ 40.5cm. Max.Width Open…59’’/ 150cm. Max. Depth Open 22’’/ 56cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041895
Dealers Internal Reference
24488
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Description
A striking and unusual Chinoiserie black lacquered Art Deco cocktail cabinet.
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Of bow fronted form with each door beautifully decorated in raised gold and polychrome lacquer depicting typical Chinese scenes.
John Howkins Antiques

The top flaps open to be supported by the hinged sides which forms the large drinks preparation area. The top doors open to a glass lined interior with copper gallery to the front. The lower section opens to a shelved interior with sunken bottle holders in the base. Complete with working locks and keys. Condition:- Good. Dimensions:- Height…42’’/ 107cm. Closed Width..36’’/ 91.5cm. Depth…16’’/ 40.5cm. Max.Width Open…59’’/ 150cm. Max. Depth Open 22’’/ 56cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041895
Dealers Internal Ref
24488
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

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A two-tier black lacquered Art Deco cocktail cabinet featuring hand-painted gold and polychrome Chinoiserie figures and landscapes.
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Archive I A two-tier black lacquered Art Deco cocktail cabinet featuring hand-painted gold and polychrome Chinoiserie figures and landscapes.

Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A two-tier black lacquered Art Deco cocktail cabinet featuring hand-painted gold and polychrome Chinoiserie figures and landscapes.
Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet
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A two-tier black lacquered Art Deco cocktail cabinet featuring hand-painted gold and polychrome Chinoiserie figures and landscapes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCocktail Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Metal
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsChinoiserie landscapes, curved bowfront doors, oriental figures, gold decorative trim
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This 1920 Art Deco cocktail cabinet has a wooden construction finished in black lacquer with curved bowfront doors. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted raised gold and polychrome Chinoiserie landscapes, oriental figures, and a vertical floral panel flanked by silver-toned metal keyhole escutcheons and simple keys. The upper tier consists of two doors opening over a glass-lined interior with a copper gallery, while the lower section opens to a shelved interior equipped with sunken bottle holders and working locks. The top section opens to reveal a large drinks preparation area supported by hinged sides. Visible signs of age include minor surface wear along the edges of the black lacquer finish. Standing 107 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 40.5 cm deep, this two-tier storage piece is used to hold glassware and bottles while serving beverages in a reception room or lounge.

FAQs

During the 1920s and 1930s, the Art Deco movement embraced East Asian aesthetics, leading to a revival of Chinoiserie decoration applied to modern social furniture like cocktail cabinets.

These cabinets typically feature solid wood or veneered frames finished with hand-applied black lacquer or japanning, accented by hand-painted gold decoration and metal escutcheon hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-painted detailing with subtle raised gesso work, natural age craquelure in the varnish layer, era-appropriate locks, and timber construction consistent with early 20th-century techniques.

Position the cabinet as a statement piece in a dining or living space, pairing it with contemporary warm lighting and neutral backdrop tones to highlight the detailed gilded finish.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, keep the item away from direct sunlight or heat sources, and avoid chemical polishes that can degrade historical lacquered layers.
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