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Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina

$5,800
£4,387.06
€5,122.49
CA$8,260.11
A$8,380.85
CHF 4,787.67
MX$101,471.23
NOK 56,246.02
SEK 56,171.54
DKK 38,292.67

About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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