19th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Wedding Cabinet Armoire

Description

This antique Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet is estimated to be from the 19th century Qing dynasty and presumed to be made of elmwood. Gorgeous hand-painted cabinet doors depict flowering trees, birds and bamboo in gold and black.The sides are painted black, and the back and the interior wood is stained a rich, dark walnut. A brass or dark metal decorative plate with ring pulls and a latch secure the doors, which operate on hand-carved wood hinges. The two shelves inside are removable, providing for maximum flexibility, and there is also a spacious hidden compartment under a removable bottom panel. This elegant but sturdy piece is a storage solution that will enliven any room.

70″h x 50.5″w x 20.5″dSee

Dimensions

50.5ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 70ʺH

Styles

Asian Antique

Chinese

Period

19th Century

Country of Origin

China

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Wood

Condition

Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color

Red

Condition Notes

The piece is in excellent structural condition; doors, door latch, shelves and hidden storage area all function as intended. The …moreThe piece is in excellent structural condition; doors, door latch, shelves and hidden storage area all function as intended.The door paintings are completely intact with only minor filling of cracks.The sides and bottom panel depicting similar motifs have been partially relacquered;approximately 75% of the original hand-painting remains intact.Some chipping of the relacqured areas, as photographed.