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Antique Chinese lacquer cabinet, probably from Fujian or the southern coastal region, dating to circa 1900. The compact cabinet is …
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Antique Chinese lacquer cabinet, probably from Fujian or the southern coastal region, dating to circa 1900. The compact cabinet is executed in richly aged red and black lacquer, with hand-painted gilt decoration depicting traditional floral and foliate motifs across the paneled doors and sides.
The cabinet features a substantial molded top, paneled construction, original-style brass hardware, and traditional Chinese lock plates. The richly distressed lacquer retains considerable depth and character, with areas of wear, loss, and surface abrasion that reflect its age and long history of use.
At 43 inches wide, the cabinet has particularly versatile proportions for contemporary interiors, functioning beautifully as a low storage cabinet, sideboard, console, or accent cabinet. Its restrained architectural form contrasts elegantly with the highly decorative lacquer surface, making it equally appropriate for traditional, eclectic, or modern interiors.
Dimensions: 43" W x 18.5" D x 29" H.
Circa 1900.
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- Dimensions
- 43ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 29ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- The cabinet is in good antique condition, with extensive age-appropriate wear consistent with its age and use. The original lacquered … moreThe cabinet is in good antique condition, with extensive age-appropriate wear consistent with its age and use. The original lacquered surfaces retain a beautifully aged, distressed appearance, including areas of rubbing, craquelure, surface abrasion, minor losses, and scattered wear to the gilt decoration. The lacquer shows variations in tone and finish characteristic of age. The brass hardware exhibits oxidation, patination, and surface wear consistent with age. The cabinet retains its original character and construction, with minor imperfections and signs of use throughout. No attempt has been made to overly refinish or modernize the aged lacquer surface. less
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