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Shanghai Art Deco Vanity Cabinet, c. 1930s
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In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating every part of life in the bustling, vibrant city. A product of the era, this tiered vanity cabinet embodies the harmonious blend of East meets West that came to define Shanghai Art Deco forms.
This glamorous Shanghai Deco vanity intrigues with an asymmetrical design and beautifully worked surface decoration. Expertly crafted of blackwood (hongmu), a fine hardwood appreciated for its dense grain and alluring, dark brown color, the small cabinet balances an angular silhouette with the soft contours of hand-carved details. The doors are embellished with vertical reeding and low relief carvings of fruit and foliage.
Originally used as a bedroom vanity with an accompanying mirror, the cabinet opens to reveal an ample interior with two sliding shelves, three drawers and a narrow, vertical compartment. Today, this gorgeous Art Deco vanity finds its place in the modern home as a statement dresser, linen press or bar cabinet.
- Dimensions:Height: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Width: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CKSR0041stDibs: LU820041364012
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