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An exceptional Chinese hardwood desk or dressing vanity featuring an intricate, three-sided pierce-carved gallery top decorated with historic floral fretwork …
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An exceptional Chinese hardwood desk or dressing vanity featuring an intricate, three-sided pierce-carved gallery top decorated with historic floral fretwork panels. This highly detailed piece showcases hand-painted black ink illustrations on the side panels and drawer faces, depicting traditional scholarly motifs including bamboo stalks, orchids, and butterflies.
Built with traditional joinery, the desk provides practical storage with five independent drawers accented by classical swing-drop brass hardware. The base features an open kneehole workspace balanced by an elegant, geometric interlocking openwork grid footrest shelf. A striking statement piece perfect for a modern office, entryway console, or bedroom vanity.
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- Dimensions
- 39ʺW × 21ʺD × 44ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Solid, heavy, and structurally sound. Displays a rich, authentic age patina throughout. Gentle surface wear, shallow scratches, and minor wood … moreSolid, heavy, and structurally sound. Displays a rich, authentic age patina throughout. Gentle surface wear, shallow scratches, and minor wood shrinkage separations at the joints (notably on the left-side frame), which is typical and desired in authentic vintage Asian woodwork. Missing one small drop pull on the bottom left drawer face, though the mounting loop remains intact. less
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