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Art Deco Chinese Motif Display Case, From Cartier NYC Showroom, Circa 1920s
Cartier showroom store fixture, Provenance by Repute,
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Art Deco Chinese Motif Display Case, From Cartier NYC Showroom, Circa 1920s
Cartier showroom store fixture, Provenance by Repute,
Saved from the refuse pile of a 1960s renovation NYC Cartier retail showroom.
This exquisite Art Deco Chinese motif display case is a piece of retail history that exudes elegance and sophistication. Dating back to the 1920s, this display case once graced the Cartier NYC showroom, making it a true relic of luxury retailing. Its provenance is by repute, having been rescued from the brink of obscurity during a 1960s renovation of the iconic Cartier retail space in New York City.
Executed with meticulous attention to detail, this vitrine is a textbook example of Art Deco design. It consists of two parts: a precision-engineered blackened bronze square frame with glass sides, top, and a solid glass panel frame at the back, complemented by two sliding glass doors. Inside, you'll find two adjustable glass shelves, each measuring 35 inches wide and 10 inches deep, providing ample display space.
Adding to its allure is the elegantly raised base, which features a stylized pagoda design in ebonized wood, adorned with intricate gilt decorations in a Chinoiserie motif. This juxtaposition of Western Art Deco and Chinese influences creates a stunning visual contrast that is both timeless and captivating.
Owning this Art Deco masterpiece is like owning a piece of Cartier's history, a testament to an era of luxury and craftsmanship that continues to captivate collectors and connoisseurs of fine design.
Overall Measurements:
As Shown, together 45.5-Inches high x 36.5-Inches wide x 13.75-Inches deep
Display Case Alone 37.75 -Inches high x 36-Inches wide x 12-Inches deep
Base Alone 7.75 -Inches high x 36.5-Inches wide x 13.75-Inches deep
Shelves which are adjustable 35-Inches wide x 10-Inches deep
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- Dimensions
- 36.5ʺW × 13.75ʺD × 45.5ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. less
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