Early 20th C Chinese Elm Wood Armoire 2 Part Cabinet Cupboard Hardwood Ming Style Antique

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Bring this freestanding armoire closet into your home and control your clutter in style!

Chinese elm two section cabinets. 98.5"h … Read more Bring this freestanding armoire closet into your home and control your clutter in style!

Chinese elm two section cabinets. 98.5"h x 49"w x 20.75"d.

A Chinese vintage elmwood compound wedding cabinet of rectangular form two-part construction wardrobe with two sets of double doors, drawers, lower storage and metal hinges.
Born in China during the early to mid-20th century, this large elm compound wardrobe features a small upper cabinet presenting a set of double doors, opening to reveal two inner shelves.
The lower section, larger in size, is made of two doors accented with a medallion face plate (echoed from the top) with pierced knobs and metal pulls, that opens to reveal a convenient storage area.
Raised on four straight legs accented with apron and spandrels, this large cabinet is fitted with metal hinges whose dark patina compliments the warmth of the elm beautifully.
the doors fit flush with the frame.
the apron is extensively carved with floral tendrils
interior fitted with two drawers and large lower storage
and a similar example illustrated in Classic Chinese Furniture - Ming and Early Qing Dynasties by Wang Shixiang, p. 219

With its large proportions and clean lines, this Chinese vintage wedding two-part wardrobe will bring a touch of elegance to any home, particularly placed in a bedroom or living room. Converts easily to a stylish bar.

The upper cabinet is 32.5" H while the lower one is 71"H.

In the great houses, wardrobes were used both in the inner women's apartments and in the reception rooms into which the male visitors were invited. If the master of the house were an official, the wardrobes in the reception rooms would contain his court robes, with the upper cupboards storing his hats. The wardrobes were placed against the side walls and never along the back wall opposite the person entering.

Asian. Antique. Vintage. Transitional. Chinoiserie. See less