FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE ELM WOOD COMPOUND CABINET FURNITURE CHINA 19TH C

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Auctions is pleased to offer for sale a gorgeous antique Chinese Compound Cabinet, with twenty-four drawers and four doors. It is beautifully crafted from elm wood and originates from Shanxi Province in China, famous for the finest furniture made during the Qing dynasty. Chinese cabinets were functional objects as well as works of art and came in various shapes, sizes, forms, and designs to hold a variety of objects.
When a smallish storage chest is stacked on top of a regular-sized cabinet - or when two units of equal or different sizes are stacked on top of one another - the combination is collectively referred to as a compound cabinet.
This compound cabinet is square-cornered with four doors, and twenty-four drawers
. It is a showcase example of Chinese furniture distinguished by the beauty of the material and the simplicity of form reduced to flowing smooth lines and simple, extremely well constructed joinery. The measurements are 49.5 inches in length by 17.5 inches deep by 92 inches in height (125.7 cm by 44.4 cm by 233.6). It is in very good used condition, with wear consistent to a dating from the mid-19th century. Importantly, it is an intact, original piece. It has a fine provenance coming from an important U.S. mid-west collection. This is a rare and beautiful piece, excellent for today’s décor, and a unique opportunity for a collector of fine antique furniture to adorn either an office or home, while savoring the culture, traditions and lifestyle of Chinese civilization.
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Standard international freight shipping is NOT included for this item.
Please inquire for freight quote, which will include custom crating and packaging, and International freight to your closest port, business or residential address. Additional shipping options, such as freight forwarding or white glove service can be added upon request.
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