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Vintage Boho Arteriors Chelsey 60 Bar Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Boho dry bar cabinet. The iconic Arteriors 60 inch Chelsey cabinet. Beautiful wrapped linen doors with nailhead trim and engraved hardware. Chic mirrored interi...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
'Zig-Zag' Side Table with Black Glass Top
By Jean Royère
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Contemporary hand-forged 'Zig-Zag' side table by Matthew Sidow.
Hand-Painted Satin Black Steel Base with Black Glass Top. Each piece is handmade by our ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Metal Furniture
Materials
Steel
Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Cabinet
Located in Nantwich, GB
Antique, late 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar cabinet.
This beautifully restored altar cabinet, originally used to place offerings for ancestral worship holds three frieze dr...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Six-Panel Art Nouveau Floor Screen/ Room Divider, Shanghai, Approx. 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese six-panel Art Nouveau room divider or screen.
Wood with original lacquer.
Each panel has 9 colored glass panels and is adorned with de...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Metal Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A two-tier stacking storage cabinet on comforting stand, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (end of Joseon to Korean Empire Period). Each cabinet is fitted with a pair of paneled doors opening in the center to ample storage. The upper cabinet also has a row of four small drawers on top. The stacking cabinet directly sit directly on top of the support stand. Constructed in pine frame with exposed finger joints, they were simply finished in black lacquer on top and the sides. The facade of the cabinets, however, showcases meticulously chosen persimmon wood panels. The striking wood veneer with the bold black grains were perfectly matched in mirrored fashion. Visually arresting, the dark wood grains appear like bold strokes on an abstract ink painting. The yellow brass hardware is of relatively smaller sizes with subdued motifs in order not to overtake the beauty of the wood. They consist of drawer pulls, corner brackets, petal-form hinges and larger lock plates with cutout coin design. The interior was stripped clean showing the natural wood and some residues of old lining rice paper.
We can trace the Nong cabinet on offer here to the more southern providences of the Korean Peninsula where Persimmon trees grow and were harvested, such as Jeolla Do or Chungcheong Do. The wood was beloved by Korean furniture makers in Yi dynasty and used on eye-catching pieces to emphasize the natural beauty of the wood. Examining the piece, one can see extensive and deep patina incurred from its age and previous use, yet the cabinet remains aesthetically stunning as an antique piece with an unexpected modern flare.
For a similar two-tier chest with near identical configuration, size and wood used, see relic no 007182 in the collection of National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul. The piece is also illustrated on the cover as well as page 46 of the book "Korean Antique...
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bench in the style of Karl Springer with Peter Max Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and whimsical piece of furniture that adds style and iconic statement to your decor. This beautiful bench is sculptural and unique. The oval style bench rests over two chrome sculpted pedestal legs. The bench seat is upholstered in a vintage Peter Max fabric...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Furniture
Materials
Chrome
A fine pair of regency mahogany bergere library armchairs, c.1815
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of regency mahogany bergère armchairs of superb quality and generous scale, English, c.1815. Attributable to Gillows. The square chair back supporting scrolling arm termi...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Mid 19th Century Étagère Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese mid 19th century Ming style etagere with a frame crafted in walnut and burl elm wood fronts on drawers and doors.
Featuring three tiers of shelving over two drawers and lower...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare, Japanese Kyûshû 九州 ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and richly adorned wooden Kyûshû ishô'dansu (cabinet of drawers) in a single section, on a plinth.
Fully restored, cleaned and waxed.
The drawer faces are made of indigenous k...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
1980s Italian Folding “Cricket” Chairs by Andries Van Onck
Located in Victoria, BC
Delighted to present an exclusive set of Italian-made folding chairs by Magis from the 1980s. Aptly named "Cricket," these chairs showcase a clever folding mechanism for convenient s...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid Century Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Victoria, BC
Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, this distinctive lamp showcases a sturdy brass body with a tilt-adjust mechanism, an authentic metal perforated shade, and remains in excellent ori...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Britannia Table, English, Cast Iron, Marble, Wine, Side, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Britannia table. An English, cast iron and marble circular wine or side table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Captivating example with finely c...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Korean Bandaji with lots of original patina circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store family valuables and beddings. The Bandaji on offer was made in Pyongyang area in now North Korea and was clearly intended as a wedding chest. Constructed in limewood (also known as Lindenwood), which is rather plain and lacks grains, the chest was instead sumptuously decorated with nickel-copper (Paktong or white copper) plates, stripes and studs. Covering nearly the entire front of the cabinet, the metal plates were placed with eye-pleasing symmetry pattern. The top row is centered with a large square lock plate with latch and a heavy fish lock (no key), flanked by a pair of pulls set on plates in longevity mushroom pattern (lingzi). The middle row has a large cloud-form hinge in the center, flanked by three vertical pairs of rectangular hinges. The lower row features a large embossed and chased square plate with a character "Double happiness" in the center, a Hanja character reserved for the wedding ceremony. On both sides, large pair...
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
Small 19th Century Ming Style Cabinet in Peachwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant 19th century Ming style cabinet in crafted in peachwood.
The cabinet is divided into two parts: the upper section, equipped with a pair of doors featuring metal fittings, op...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Korean Mirror and Cosmetic Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mirror and cosmetic box known as Gyeongdae from Korea circa early 20th century of late Joseon to Korean Empire to colonial period. This type of small and elegant cabinet belongs personally to a lady for her makeup need. The upper part opens to a folding mirror that stands to a total measurement of 12.5 inches. The lower part consists of a single drawer to store the small accessories. The surface of this box is covered with Zelkova wood veneer with an expressive and eye-catching grains, contrasting nicely with yellow brass hardware that includes corner plates, butterfly shape hinges, a drawer pull and a square lock plate that opens when the brass knob is pushed forward.
During Joseon Dynasty, this type of mirror box became popular, starting from the loyal families to the wealthy household.
For a similar mirror and cosmetic box in the collection of Weisman Art Musuem, see illustration 63 on page 72 of "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward Reynolds Wright and Man Sill Pai.
Another example in the collection of National Folk Musuem of Korea is illustrated on page 68 of "Korean Antique...
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20th Century Korean Other Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese...
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Korean Small Wood Box Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean antique box circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. The square form box was constructed with thick hardwood planks on all side (appears to be elm) with a noticeable...
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Low Red / Brow And Black Lacquered Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Low sideboard (kang sideboard) from the Qing period in elm wood with original red lacquer on the front, black lacquer on the sides.
Front with double doors in the middle adorned with...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop writing slope. An English, burr walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
An attractive and delightfully appoin...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Korean Bandaji Changhung Type from Jeolla Do
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Bandaji chest from Korea circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty. The relatively small open-front cabinet was constructed from stained elm wood and fitted with thin hammere...
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800's Gyoshobako Peddler's Tansu Chest 28"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for Over 40 Years Specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This tansu is around 200 year old. It is an antique Japanese gyoshobako-...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Korean Book Bandaji from Gyeongsang Do
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean wood Bandaji cabinet from Yecheon area in Gyeongsang Do (southern part of Korean Peninsular) circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty. This particular Bandaji features a partial drop-down front door and extended top plank with upturned end. The relatively plain hardware indicates that its origin was likely from the Northern part of the Gyeongsang Do. The construction suggests that the use of the piece might be to store books or manuscript, known as Ch'aek Bandaji. The cabinet was made from stained pine wood and fitted with black iron hardware. It is supported on carved curvy legs...
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean top-lid chest on elevated carved legs circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing ...
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1899.
Fascinating personalised example wit...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Screen
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Art Deco is a design style that emerged in the early 20th century, reaching its peak in the 1920s and 1930s. It is characterized by a blend of geomet...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Paint Decorated Chinese Trunk As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very decorative and bell made Asian Trunk made from a type of Asian Elm. The chest in an antiqued honey tone stain. The front decorated with a panel with figures in an interior and...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century antique coffer table from Shanxi province, China, with excellent patina and beautiful original colour which we had left untouched. The two drawers have relief car...
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Restoration Hardware Attrb. Trunk Desk and Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Restoration Hardware Attributed Silver Steamer Trunk Desk and Cabinet, in the form of a steel steamer trunk with wooden support bands, above three...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Metal Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Large Doors from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
These large doors originated from Shanxi province, China, and are approx. 100-120 years old. Made of Elm & Pine, the most unique part about these doors are the many signs that are affixed on it, do note that although the doors are antique, these signs are added much later on.
Besides the actual door number and road name, the others are the many accolades that this family has earned. Starting from the red plate on the left, this was given by the Shanxi Provincial People's Government. The Chinese words translate into "family of glory", this was to given to the household as a member of the family had retired from the military, to recognise his contribution to the country; it could also had been given to the family if the soldier was sacrificed during his service. Next to it is a small blue plate...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th C. Korean Hardwood Chest on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Korean hardwood chest on stand
18th Century
A rectangular top projecting over four short frieze drawers and three panels of mounted floating panel doors within concave mounted border...
Category
18th Century Korean Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 24"W
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a Bo-dansu for documents and personal items. This piece dates fr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Kessler Cast Aluminum Outdoor Bar Stools - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal outdoor bar stools. Made by the iconic Kessler group and tagged under the seat. Perfect outdoors or indoors. You decide...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Metal Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Royal Anglo-Indian Silver Sofa Set, Collection Nawab of Bahawalpur, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The grand royal silver furniture sofa set from the prestigious collection of the Palaces of the Nawab of Bahawalpur is a masterpiece of opulence and craftsmanship. This exquisite set...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Silver
Kimono Tapestry "The Crane's Departure", Japanese Art, Japanese Hanging Scroll
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Tapestry "The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture
・Kimono Art
・Japanese Art
・Japanese Hanging Scroll
【Description of Kimono Art by Kimono-Cou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Metal Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Baker Fretwork Burl Wood Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho standard 9 drawer dresser. Made by the iconic Baker group and tagged inside the drawer. A fantastic Burl wood cabinet with a carved fretwork trim. A beautiful...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan nedun wood and Indian padouk miniature chiffonier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Apart from being a highly decorative object and a status symbol, these miniature pieces of furniture also functioned as collector’s items. Just like the dollhouses were for rich wome...
Category
18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Silver
Bauernschrank, Weichholz, farbig bemalt und datiert 1843
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
Bauernschrank, Weichholz, farbig bemalt und datiert 1843, Messingbeschläge und Eisenbänder, Eisen-Kastenschloss
H 177 cm, B 120 cm, T 49 cm
süddeutsch / alpenländisch
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Delightful Japanese Bamboo Form Gold Lacquer Kazaridana Cabinet
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912, circa 1890 Kazaridana (display cabinet), the black lacquered hardw...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
Schrank, Nussbaum massiv, Rückwand in Obstholz, Frankreich, E. 18. Jh.
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
Schrank, Nussbaum massiv, Rückwand in Obstholz, 2türig + 2 Schübe, kassettierte Füllungen, Messingbeschläge, Frankreich, E. 18. Jh.
Alte Restaurierung, Innenböden ergänzt
H 230 cm...
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18th Century French Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Wedding Chest.
Located in Nantwich, GB
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Ningbo red lacquered four door wedding cabinet from 19th century, with a huge brass butterfly on the front inlaid with semi precious stones.
Created in Eastern...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Country Store Counter with a Zinc Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The counter's roomy shelving areas offers a generous storage and display room, designed with versatility in mind. This counter graciously accommodates an array of items, from vintage...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Metal Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Elegant French Mid Century Gilt Iron Coffee Table, Jansen
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French Mid Century Gilt Iron Coffee Table in the Jansen style of gilt forged iron with fancy cut thick glass scalloped top. Typical dramatic lines in the Mid Century French s...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Industrial Lab Stool, English, Suede, Kitchen, Office Seat, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage industrial lab stool. An English, suede and steel kitchen or office seat, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century British Metal Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and Colonial revival taste, dating to the late ...
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1980s Asian Regency Revival Vintage Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ark in Camphor painted Technique - XIX Century - China
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chest or Ark depending on the use and function predetermined by the previous owners, boast an ellaborate and beautiful color pigments painted on the leather that covers the wood...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Quality antique Edwardian oak and brass coal purdonium
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Edwardian oak and brass coal purdonium with a brass gallery to the top and two ornate brass carrying handles to the sides, a brass knob to the front opening to reveal...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Red Lacquered Wood Child's Convertible Bathtub and Seat, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful circa 1900 Qing era Chinese red lacquered wood child’s convertible combination bathtub and seat.
Oval staved wood plank body finished in brilliant red lacquer and a clear coat. With a higher back then front, and horn-like elements on either side that would’ve helped with getting in and out.
With a removable tray up front, and a removable platform inside that allowed the piece to easily convert from what was essentially a low children’s “highchair...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Metal
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan.
This Japanese sea ch...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Kimono Art "Bird Melody" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Art, Asian Art, Wall Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Art "Bird Melody" by Kimono-Couture
・Japanese Art
・Asian Wall Art
・Framed Wall Art
【Description of Kimono Art by Kimono-Couture】
Kimono Art is a form of Japanese Art that u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Metal Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Kimono Art "Fragrance of Spring" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Art, Asian Wall Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Art "Fragrance of Spring" by Kimono-Couture
・Japanese Art
・Asian Wall Art
・Framed Wall Art
【Description of Kimono Art by Kimono-Couture】
Kimono Art is a form of Japanese Art that utilizes the highest quality vintage kimono obi, meticulously crafted by Kimono-Couture artisans.
Japanese obi, traditional crafts that embody advanced skills and deep dedication, are painstakingly produced through numerous intricate steps. The colors and patterns of these obi hold various wishes and meanings. However, as Western culture has become predominant, the kimono culture has declined, and today, opportunities to appreciate its beauty are limited to special events like weddings and graduations.
Therefore, Kimono-Couture takes on the challenge of reviving these obi as works of Framed Wall Art. Kimono-Couture skilled artisans are responsible for every aspect of the process, from sourcing the obi to the completion of Kimono Art, enhancing the beauty of these obi to the fullest.
In the following, we will explain the wishes and meanings woven into this Kimono Art.
【Description of this Kimono Art "Fragrance of Spring"】
Kimono-Couture proudly presents its original Japanese Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Metal Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Korean Elm & B...
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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen ...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late 19th century to turn of 20th century). The low table, supported by slightly curved ...
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly decorative and ornately carved throne, evocative of the ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Metal Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine smaller bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze P...
Category
Mid-19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Korean Bandaji from Jeju Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean Bandaji from Jeju Do (Jeju Island) circa 19th century. Made from hardwood planks (possibly pine or pearwood) and stained in a dark color...
Category
19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Burmese Sadaik Manuscript Chest.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bordered by a tendril vine frame with reserve cartouches of birds, beasts or men within. The scenes may be from the Mahajanaka Jataka, one of the last Jataka tales of a life preceding the life of becoming the Buddha. This tale of endurance starts by depicting the rivalry between two brothers fighting for the throne. The lid depicts this great conflict having two battling elephants at center. Half of the surrounding characters are sending the opponents into retreat. The brother that is King is killed. The sides of the chest dynamically continue the story. On the right side of the front scene, the pregnant Queen at the front of the palace is informed of the King’s death by her kneeling subjects. On the left side of the front panel, the Queen is shown in retreat with her riches sacked upon her head. On the left side of the chest the story continues with Saka the Lord of the Dewas offering the Queen a lift upon an ox drawn cart. The right side of the chest depicts the pregnant Queen at her destination of refuge discussing her predicament with her long lost brother who offers protection in the birth of her child, Prince Mahajanaka. The elaborate high relief thayo lacquer is molded and modeled of a putty of lacquer sap mixed with clay, saw-dust, or ash. The interior and back are lacquered red.
Provenance:
From a residence designed by Kalef Alaton.
East & Orient Company, Dallas.
Private collection, Texas.
Lark Mason...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
credenza sideboard in pippy oak with smoked glass inlay
Located in Plymouth, GB
Here you will find a very special piece. A piece you will not find anywhere else.
This is the smoked glass inlay and oak credenza.
The oak doors are made from waney edge slabs of ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Metal Furniture
Materials
Steel
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