Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1920

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Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1920

About the Item

This is a fantastic antique Art Deco walnut cocktail cabinet with Chinoiserie lacquered decoration, circa 1920 in date. There is a paper label on the back with the details of the original owner and a the name of the manufacturer as 'Rivington Cabinet Works , 35/37 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2'. The pull down door opens to reveal a mirrored interior decorated with golden 'bar associated' images of glasses, shakers, olives, etc. The cabinet has a few basic accessories like the plated lemon squeezer and the cocktail sticks. The bottom section has twin door which open to reveal a shelf with plenty of storage space for bottles and spirits. The cabinet is decorated with hand painted Chinoiserie art works which feature the rural life of Chinese people. The cabinet has the original working locks and a key. There is also a working light which comes on when you open the bar and when switched on makes the cabinet look even more glamorous. It is a very entertaining piece which would make a wonderful addition to your lounge. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 112 x Width 63 x Depth 37 Dimensions in inches: Height 3 feet, 8 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches Art Deco or Deco, is an influential visual arts design style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s. It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation. Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from the organic motifs favored by its predecessor Art Nouveau. Historian Bevis Hillier defined Art Deco as "an assertively modern style...[that] ran to symmetry rather than asymmetry, and to the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear; it responded to the demands of the machine and of new material...[and] the requirements of mass production". During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress. Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable. Our reference: 06324

Dimensions:
Height: 44.1 in (112 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
c.1920
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 063241stDibs: LU95062351032