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Pastoral Chinese Four Door Coffer, c. 1920

$7,480
£5,652.39
€6,527.12
CA$10,452.17
A$11,597.56
CHF 6,075.05
MX$142,217.27
NOK 77,272.59
SEK 72,942.03
DKK 48,676.85
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About the Item

This rustic four-door coffer from the early 20th century balances modern simplicity with humble, timeworn materials. Attributed to artisans of Xinjiang province in Western China, the sideboard is crafted of pine with mortise-and-tenon joinery and richly textured with folk art carvings. The cabinet was originally used as a kang daybed, and has been modified into a shallow coffer with front-facing doors by our carpenters skilled in traditional joinery. Each door is carved in low relief with a tactile design of vertical fluting and abstract scrollwork. The surrounding frame is similarly etched with abstract, curvilinear motifs, in keeping with with the geometric designs of Central Asian art and furniture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 99 in (251.46 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Bohemian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1920s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Front panels of cabinet have been modified into doors. Interior has been recently darkened. Back panel is replacement. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLD0351stDibs: LU820043619672

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