Art Deco Chinoiserie Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, 1930s

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A spectacular art deco chinoiserie cocktail cabinet, dating to approximately the 1930s, with richly figured walnut and elaborate hand-painted oriental … Read more A spectacular art deco chinoiserie cocktail cabinet, dating to approximately the 1930s, with richly figured walnut and elaborate hand-painted oriental landscape decoration. The theatrical façade depicts stylised landscapes, figures, pagodas, trees, mountains, birds and foliage picked out in gold, black, green and red. The upper cocktail compartment opens to reveal a mirrored interior and drop-down serving surface, while the lower cupboard provides additional bottle and glassware storage. Details period: art deco, circa 1930s style: chinoiserie / art deco walnut and mixed timber construction rich figured walnut frontage elaborate hand-painted chinoiserie scenes decorated side panels upper mirrored cocktail compartment mirrored drop-down preparation and serving surface fitted bottle and glassware storage large lower cupboard with internal shelf and bottle apertures original-style turned wooden handles decorative fluted lower frontage compact upright proportions condition good vintage condition with visible age-related wear and patina throughout. There are surface scratches, knocks, rubbing and losses to the finish, including wear around the edges and lower section. The painted decoration, interior mirrors and fittings also show age-related marks and signs of use. Please refer closely to the photographs for the overall condition. Dimensions w 61 × d 37 × h 118 cm. See less