Antique Chinese Armoire Cabinet

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Antique Oriental Armoire Cabinet (Antique Chinese Armoire Cabinet). Antique Chinese armoire cabinet in the simple and elegant Ming-style. A cabinet of this style, age and enduring quality is rare to find today. It is from the wealthy Northern China areas of either Shanxi or Beijing. It was crafted of the highly-prized and solid tielimu or iron wood in the early 1700's. It's excellent proportions are square-cornered with two doors separated by a removable vertical stile. The interior has three areas and two drawers. The center door medallion, original to the cabinet, is made of brass and is shaped in a unique six-sided flower pattern. The cabinet has simple front and side aprons and square legs. The black lacquer finish has a coating of Tung oil to help preserve the patina. Antique Asian Furniture & Furnishings: Antique Chinese Armoire Cabinet from Northern China.

Item Details

Reference #:
RB1004X
Quantity
1
Category
Furniture & Furnishings
SubCategory
Furniture
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
late 17th century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
37.00 x 64.75 x 18.50
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Antique / Good
Material
Tielimu (Ironwood)