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Pair of Monumental Chinoiserie Style Painted Iron Pagoda-Form Birdcages

$9,250per set
£7,072.12per set
€8,145.65per set
CA$12,962.09per set
A$14,470.95per set
CHF 7,582.56per set
MX$177,138.63per set
NOK 96,298.59per set
SEK 90,797.35per set
DKK 60,791.83per set
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About the Item

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of monumental iron birdcages, each finely modeled in the form of a multi-tiered Chinese pagoda, dating to the mid-to-late 20th century. These towering architectural cages are constructed with a latticework iron frame and lined with tight-gauge mesh, allowing them to house even the smallest of avian occupants. Painted in a soft celadon green, the surfaces exhibit a subtle aged patina, adding to their visual depth and period character. Each cage features a tiered design of diminishing proportions, evoking the elegance and balance of traditional East Asian pagoda architecture. The overhanging, flared rooflines are rendered in sweeping wirework, terminating in scroll finials, and create dramatic shadow play when lit from above. The lowest tier on each cage incorporates a discreet operable door—currently zip-tied shut—for access and cleaning. The substantial square base measures approximately 24 inches wide, with progressive upper stages expanding outward at roughly 25 inches, 33 inches, and 36 inches respectively. Each tower stands at an imposing 80 inches high, making them impressive both architecturally and sculpturally. Sculptural yet functional, this pair may be used as originally intended or reimagined as decorative étagères, conservatory focal points, or dramatic treillage-inspired garden follies. The form and construction reflect a fusion of Hollywood Regency and Chinoiserie Revival aesthetics, making them ideal for both interior and exterior design environments that embrace theatrical scale and ornamentation.
  • Similar to:
    Tony Duquette (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Display well with great patina, previously used outdoors as entryway pieces. Lower entry doors are currently zip-tied, one of the top cage finials is missing and the other is bent. Some areas of rust and bending.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838246055622

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