Hand-Painted Vintage Chinoiserie Village Scene Secretary Desk & Bookcase

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Up for sale is an extraordinary 20th-century vintage Chinoiserie secretary desk featuring full-coverage hand-painted narrative artwork. Unlike standard decorative pieces … Read more Up for sale is an extraordinary 20th-century vintage Chinoiserie secretary desk featuring full-coverage hand-painted narrative artwork. Unlike standard decorative pieces that feature simple floral motifs, the exterior and interior of this desk depict detailed scenes of traditional village life, pagoda architecture, figures, bridges, and lush landscapes spanning across the upper cabinet doors, slant-front writing surface, and lower drawers.

Style & Origin: Vintage Chinoiserie / Asian Decorative Arts (20th Century Import, features original import tag).

Design Features: Arch-top upper cabinet, drop-leaf slant-front writing desk with interior cubbies/drawers, multi-drawer lower storage, and original metal hardware pulls.

Construction: Convenient two-piece construction (upper cabinet separates from lower desk unit for safer transport and easier positioning).

Dimensions: 86" H x 40" W x 21" D

Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Hand-painted scene work is vibrant, crisp, and fully intact. The black lacquered trim shows minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with age, which has been touch-up blended along the edges and is unnoticeable unless inspected up close. Original import sticker is present on the back.

A striking, one-of-a-kind statement piece for an entryway, home office, or living room, offering functional storage alongside exceptional visual storytelling. See less