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Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
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A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and finished in oxblood and cinnabar lacquer. This elegant coffer, sometimes called a butterfly cabinet, features a rectangular floating panel top sitting above two drawers, each and fitted with brass hardware. Two doors are found below, flanked with solid panels with raised frames, matching the doors. A single shelf divides the interior space horizontally. With its natural surface and rich red patina, this Qing Dynasty style butterfly cabinet is a great focal point in any home, particularly in an entry.
- Dimensions:Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: 22T010631stDibs: LU886431311092
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