Magazine Rack Bamboo Faux Tortoishell Art Deco Lacquer Japan

A rare, late-17th century / early-18th century, fall front bureau with gilded Chinoiserie Japanning & faux tortoishell ground. “Before Japan was made in England, the imitation of tortoise-shell was much in request for cabinets, tables and the like“. John Stalker and George Parker, a treatise on Japanning and varnishing (originally published in 1668), Alec Tiranti, 1998, p. 75. - This bureau is decorated in one of the most fashionable styles of the Baroque period, Chinese lacquer with gilded decoration and tortoiseshell imitation ground and would have been a statement piece within the interior. - The colours, which have become muted from atmospheric conditions over time, are still striking and colourful evoking warm and richness. - It has come from a private collection where it has reputedly been for many generations which explains why it is in such original condition retaining the original hinges, lock and catches. - Pieces of imitation tortoishell with gilded lacquer decoration are rare, the last piece I handled was a chest of drawers about 20 years ago. - Tortoishell furniture was only affordable by royalty and the elite and the height of fashion in the 17th century, as was producing things that were not what they seemed. One of the oldest examples of faux material from the Baroque period is at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen where, in 1667, the royal bed...

This cabinet was made in Flanders in the mid-17th century as a prestigious item for an affluent member of the professional classes. The significant amount of tortoishell employed dem...

- Particularly fine example with deep cushion and geometric mouldings. - Atmospheric piece with character - Secret drawers add intrigue A rare mid-17th century oak and cedar spi...

Unusual, antiquarian, glazed, display cabinet or bookcase on stand in the Baroque-Style most likely made for a formal interior Beautifully made walnut cabinet piece using finely figu...

A beautiful early 20th century very stylish bamboo magazine rack with a Japanesque lacquered finish. CONDITION In Good Condition. (please refer to photographs) Size Height: 7...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable Aesthetic Movement Chinese ha...

English Bamboo magazine rack late 19th century. Rack is sturdy and ready to hold books, magazines, or rolled up towels. This one shows n...

Circa 1870 19th C English bamboo magazine / newspaper rack. sku 968 Measures: W 45 x D 27 X H 43 cm.