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Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Display Cabinets
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Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Display Cabinets

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 June 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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A pair of early 20th Century Chinese hardwood display cabinets, each cabinet having a nice arrangement of shelves with cupboards and drawers below, all having the original brassware, the sides of the cabinets having decorative shaped cut outs. Ideal for displaying items and both cabinets are in excellent condition. Circa 1910.

35” x 12 3/4” x 74 3/4” high

89cms x 32cms x 190cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated these Chinese Display Cabinets to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133133
Dealers Internal Reference
3197
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A pair of early 20th Century Chinese hardwood display cabinets, each cabinet having a nice arrangement of shelves with cupboards and drawers below, all having the original brassware, the sides of the cabinets having decorative shaped cut outs. Ideal for displaying items and both cabinets are in excellent condition. Circa 1910.

35” x 12 3/4” x 74 3/4” high

89cms x 32cms x 190cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated these Chinese Display Cabinets to the 1910s.

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133133
Dealers Internal Ref
3197
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A pair of early 20th century Chinese wooden display cabinets featuring staggered shelving and lower cabinet doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Chinese
  • MaterialHardwood, Elm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStaggered shelving, Circular cut-outs, Brass hardware, Paneled doors
  • SizeH 190 cm (75 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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Chinese display cabinets, often incorporating staggered shelving known as duobaoge or fragmented treasure shelves, evolved to showcase valued porcelain, jade, and scholars objects, reflecting traditional aesthetics of balance and asymmetry.

These cabinets are traditionally constructed using dense hardwoods such as huanghuali, zitan, elm, or rosewood, often employing complex mortise and tenon joinery without the use of metal nails or glue.

Authentication involves examining the joinery for traditional hand-cut joints, assessing the patina and wear patterns on the wood, checking for appropriate traditional hardware, and identifying wood species characteristic of the region and era.

They serve as focal points in contemporary spaces when paired with minimalist furnishings, using the staggered shelves to display carefully curated objects, ceramics, or books while maintaining negative space.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying appropriate natural waxes.
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