Vintage Shanghai Handicrafts Woven Rattan Moose Sculpture With Hidden Storage, Mid-Century Chinese Export Art

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A striking and sculptural vintage moose figure handcrafted by Shanghai Handicrafts, featuring an intricately woven rattan body and hand-carved wooden … Read more A striking and sculptural vintage moose figure handcrafted by Shanghai Handicrafts, featuring an intricately woven rattan body and hand-carved wooden antlers and hooves. This exceptional piece exemplifies mid-20th-century Chinese export folk art, created during a period when Shanghai Handicrafts produced labor-intensive decorative works for international design and luxury retail markets.

The moose’s form is both whimsical and refined, with beautifully detailed antlers, expressive proportions, and a warm, natural patina throughout. A concealed compartment within the body adds an unexpected functional element, originally intended for discreet storage.

Retaining its original Shanghai Handicrafts / Made in the People’s Republic of China label, this piece dates to the 1960s–1980s and reflects the craftsmanship and artistic export tradition of the era. Its bold scale and organic materials make it an ideal statement object for eclectic, bohemian, maximalist, or Hollywood Regency interiors.

Perfect as a floor sculpture, conversation piece, or collector’s decorative object. See less