Description
A richly detailed mid-century Chinese Export carved credenza, featuring deep relief village scenes, pagodas, and landscape carvings on each door and drawer front. The craftsmanship shines through in the hand-carved panels, dovetailed drawers, ornate brass hardware, and stately dark wood finish.
Four front cabinet doors open to generous interior storage, making this piece as functional as it is decorative - perfect as a sideboard, dining buffet, bar cabinet, media console, or statement entry piece. The raised carved vignettes give it presence and texture, bringing warmth and old-world character to a room.
Currently shown on rolling dollies for storage/mobility. Solid and well-made with great weight, dovetail joinery, and quality construction expected from mid-century export furniture.
Overall Style Notes
* Chinese Export / Chinoiserie
* Mid-Century, c. 1950s-1970s
* Relief-carved figural scenes & pagodas
* Solid wood with beautiful tone & grain
* Brass etched pulls and latches
* Four cabinet doors + upper drawers for storage
* Rich, warm patina with light wear consistent with age
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great vintage condition - sturdy and structurally sound. Light surface wear and age-appropriate patina on wood and brass. Please zoom into photos for detail. A gorgeous statement piece with character.
Our collection features thoughtfully selected furnishings chosen for their quality, craftsmanship, design, and decorative appeal. Our inventory includes both vintage and contemporary pieces, ranging from exceptionally well-preserved and near-new examples to vintage furnishings that reflect the natural character of age and previous use. We also offer quality pieces by makers that may not carry the name recognition or collectibility of top-tier designer brands, but that we believe stand out for their construction, materials, design, and overall value. Many of our vintage pieces remain in remarkably good condition, while others may exhibit variations in finish, patina, fading, surface wear, minor imperfections, and other signs of a previous life. We consider these characteristics part of the individuality and history that make vintage furniture so appealing. Photographs are provided as an important part of the condition description, and we encourage their careful review.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Rosewood
Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Four front cabinet doors open to generous interior storage, making this piece as functional as it is decorative - perfect as a sideboard, dining buffet, bar cabinet, media console, or statement entry piece. The raised carved vignettes give it presence and texture, bringing warmth and old-world character to a room.
Currently shown on rolling dollies for storage/mobility. Solid and well-made with great weight, dovetail joinery, and quality construction expected from mid-century export furniture.
Overall Style Notes
* Chinese Export / Chinoiserie
* Mid-Century, c. 1950s-1970s
* Relief-carved figural scenes & pagodas
* Solid wood with beautiful tone & grain
* Brass etched pulls and latches
* Four cabinet doors + upper drawers for storage
* Rich, warm patina with light wear consistent with age
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great vintage condition - sturdy and structurally sound. Light surface wear and age-appropriate patina on wood and brass. Please zoom into photos for detail. A gorgeous statement piece with character.
Our collection features thoughtfully selected furnishings chosen for their quality, craftsmanship, design, and decorative appeal. Our inventory includes both vintage and contemporary pieces, ranging from exceptionally well-preserved and near-new examples to vintage furnishings that reflect the natural character of age and previous use. We also offer quality pieces by makers that may not carry the name recognition or collectibility of top-tier designer brands, but that we believe stand out for their construction, materials, design, and overall value. Many of our vintage pieces remain in remarkably good condition, while others may exhibit variations in finish, patina, fading, surface wear, minor imperfections, and other signs of a previous life. We consider these characteristics part of the individuality and history that make vintage furniture so appealing. Photographs are provided as an important part of the condition description, and we encourage their careful review.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Rosewood
Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Great vintage condition - sturdy and structurally sound. Light surface wear and age-appropriate patina on wood and brass. Please zoom into photos for detail. A gorgeous statement piece with character.
Our collection features thoughtfully selected furnishings chosen for their quality, craftsmanship, design, and decorative appeal. Our inventory includes both vintage and contemporary pieces, ranging from exceptionally well-preserved and near-new examples to vintage furnishings that reflect the natural character of age and previous use. We also offer quality pieces by makers that may not carry the name recognition or collectibility of top-tier designer brands, but that we believe stand out for their construction, materials, design, and overall value. Many of our vintage pieces remain in remarkably good condition, while others may exhibit variations in finish, patina, fading, surface wear, minor imperfections, and other signs of a previous life. We consider these characteristics part of the individuality and history that make vintage furniture so appealing. Photographs are provided as an important part of the condition description, and we encourage their careful review.
Our collection features thoughtfully selected furnishings chosen for their quality, craftsmanship, design, and decorative appeal. Our inventory includes both vintage and contemporary pieces, ranging from exceptionally well-preserved and near-new examples to vintage furnishings that reflect the natural character of age and previous use. We also offer quality pieces by makers that may not carry the name recognition or collectibility of top-tier designer brands, but that we believe stand out for their construction, materials, design, and overall value. Many of our vintage pieces remain in remarkably good condition, while others may exhibit variations in finish, patina, fading, surface wear, minor imperfections, and other signs of a previous life. We consider these characteristics part of the individuality and history that make vintage furniture so appealing. Photographs are provided as an important part of the condition description, and we encourage their careful review.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
35 x 74 x 20 in
Mid 20th Century Chinese Export / Chinoiserie Relief-Carved Credenza or Sideboard
Estimate $1,200-$2,020
Starting Bid
$600
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