Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet

Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Jewellery CabinetA superbly decorative Chinese export black lacquer cabinet of small proportions, exquisitely decorated with figures and birds throughout. Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like it A very decorative accent piece, it is also useful for storage of small items or jewellery. Presented in very good antique condition, retaining its original decoration and lock complete with key.

With their fluted legs terminating in block feet

One of the most elegant designs from the early 19th century

With a shaped foliate carved crest rail over a pierced splat back

Meiji period

though of a later date and inferior quality

He founded his studio in Naples in 1857 and starting from the 1870s began the production of bronze and terracotta copies of ancient sculptures

above the caned seats

The the peonies

A Gillow's sketch for a related hall chair is illustrated Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800

Certainly one the most sophisticated examples of open armchairs ever produced during the Regency period

English Furniture of the 18th Century

their legacy includes many more of the finest pieces made in the 19th century