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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Display Case attributed to Hille & Co

$25,064.85
£18,500
€21,646.86
CA$34,528.49
A$38,669.73
CHF 20,177.23
MX$472,334.14
NOK 256,713.10
SEK 241,982.87
DKK 161,547.87

About the Item

A Petite Chinoiserie Lacquered Display Case Attributed to Hille & Co A superb example of the lacquered furniture designed and made by Salamon Hille in the early twentieth century, of unusual small proportions, its surface decorated in a black & gold chinoiserie style, the cabinet sitting on a stand having slender legs joined by a pierced and shaped apron decorated with oriental motifs including a crab at its centre, the display cabinet itself having three glass sides, with lockable side doors allowing access to the shelved interior, surmounted by a pagoda-style roof with upturned corners decorated with landscape motifs in the Chinese style. English, circa 1920 Dimensions: H: 62 in / 157 cm W: 32.5 in / 82 cm D: 12 in / 30 cm This piece beautifully exemplifies the fusion of Eastern and Western design elements popular in the early 20th century. A suite of furniture attributed to Hille and owned by Freddie Mercury included a piano bench and centre table related to the present cabinet. S. Hille & Co Hille & Co. Ltd, a London-based furniture maker, operated from 1906 to about 1984. Founded by Ukrainian immigrant Salamon Hille, the company grew from a small workshop to a significant manufacturer, known for high-quality "period modern" and later modernist designs. Under Salamon's daughter Ray's leadership post-1932, and with contributions from designer Robin Day from 1949, Hille evolved from traditional craftsmanship to innovative use of materials like bent plywood and polypropylene.
  • Attributed to:
    S. Hille & Co. (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62 in (157.48 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 98831stDibs: LU954743199842

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