Description

Height: 184cm

Width: 100cm

Depth: 56cm

An impressive 19th-century Chinese export cabinet finished in traditional deep red lacquer and featuring beautifully carved latticework doors, original brass lock fittings and decorative painted interior panels.

The cabinet displays exceptional craftsmanship throughout, with intricate openwork geometric carving to the twin doors incorporating symbolic motifs and finely detailed figural scenes.

Behind the doors, the interior reveals elegant decorative panels depicting figures within traditional Chinese landscapes, executed in a delicate gilt style against a dark ground.

Raised on shaped bracket feet, the cabinet is fitted with two lower drawers and retains its original lock mechanism complete with decorative brass escutcheon and distinctive animal-form locking bar.

The rich red lacquer finish provides a striking contrast to the darker carved detailing and gilded interior decoration.

Chinese export furniture of this quality was produced for wealthy Western collectors and travellers during the 19th century, blending traditional Chinese craftsmanship with forms suitable for European interiors.

The result is a piece that functions equally well as practical storage and as a highly decorative statement furnishing.