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Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
$4,995
£3,815.69
€4,383.84
CA$7,141.78
A$7,868.57
CHF 4,073.25
MX$94,739.67
NOK 51,577.20
SEK 48,453.52
DKK 32,733.71
About the Item
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames with an all-over intentional distressed finish & hand painted Asian details. The top hutch is comprised of 3 bubbled glass inset doors with muntin details (the center door is stationary and the two side doors open), a steel skeleton key, white painted inner back cabinet wall, & 2 fixed wood shelves. Lower buffet/base is composed of a center drop front drawer with red leather & gilt trim desk surface & pigeonhole bin space, 3 large drawers & 2 smaller side drawers all with brass hardware, & 2 side doors with 1 fixed inner shelf behind each door. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, it has an over-all distressed patina that we purposely left alone as we feel it simply enhances its vintage beauty. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
We DARE you not to STARE at this EYE-CATCHING cabinet!! WOW!!!! This is a MAGNIFICENT Chinoiserie breakfront China cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames bearing an all-over intentional fabulous, distressed patina finish bearing intricately hand-painted details on the drawers & door fronts including Asian scenes & floral blooms, & it’s all framed with gold painted trim!!! BEAUTIFUL!! The hutch is composed of an eye-catching top crown, three stunning doors below the crown (the center door is stationary while the two sides open), each inset with bubbled glass & decorative black muntin’s, two black painted fixed wood shelves behind the doors, and a white painted inner cabinet back wall. And… did you notice the fabulous AND functioning little steel skeleton key with a wonderful white braided lanyard? LOVE IT!! The lower buffet is composed of a “secret” drop front center drawer with a lovely ruby red leather & gilt trim desk surface, a pigeonhole bin space, 3 large drawers below that surface & 2 smaller drawers above the 2 side doors, each with a single fixed inner shelf behind the door… all with beautiful brass hardware!! Talk about a TON of storage space!!! Although it is unsigned, it is definitely in the style of Union National as we have had several of their incredible pieces listed here for sale and the similarities are undeniable!!! It is a beautifully crafted, highly functional piece of vintage furniture and it is going to be incredible in your dining area filled with fine China or vintage dishware, in your family room or living room full of art & decor, or in the study holding books, literature, and the ideal space to utilize in the home office or den. Possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Versatility, exemplary presence, and unmatchable Asian, Chinoiserie, and a little Hollywood Regency style…this piece has it ALL!! Call it a Breakfront China Cabinet, Call it a Display Cabinet, Call it a Bookcase, or Call it a Drop Front Secretary Cabinet… It’s ALL of those and MORE!! BUT, whatever you call this exquisite piece of vintage furniture… you simply MUST call it YOURS!!!
Cabinet Size
- O/A Height: 77.5 Inches
- O/A Width: 60 Inches
- O/A Depth: 16 Inches
- Upper Hutch Size: Inches: 42H x 59.75W x 13.5D/ 76.85 Pounds
- Lower Base Size: Inches: 35.5H x 60W x 16D/ 123.2 Pounds
- Weight: 200.05 Pounds
Crated Size:
- Length: 66 Inches
- Width: 38 Inches
- Height: 48 Inches
- Weight: 450 Pounds
- Dimensions:Height: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa, Mid 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Specifically, it has an over-all distressed patina that we purposely left alone as we feel it simply enhances its vintage beauty. Please see photos, zoom in for details, & see long description as they are part of the condition report.
- Seller Location:Topeka, KS
- Reference Number:Seller: POSC-CSG-3331stDibs: LU1873346941002
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