1980s Maitland-Smith Hand Painted (Phils Inc.) Chinoiserie Cabinet Hand Painted Pagoda & Figural Scene

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This listing is for a Maitland-Smith hand-painted Chinoiserie demilune cabinet (or commode).

Key Design Elements:
- Shape: It features a … Read more This listing is for a Maitland-Smith hand-painted Chinoiserie demilune cabinet (or commode).

Key Design Elements:
- Shape: It features a classic demilune (half-moon / crescent) or bowfront silhouette with an elegantly curved façade and out-swept, flared side panels.
- Style: The piece showcases traditional Chinoiserie design—a European artistic style that reflects Chinese and East Asian artistic influences. The doors are decorated with detailed, hand-painted narrative scenes depicting Asian figures, pagodas, bridges, and landscapes.
- Finish & Details: It features an antiqued, heavily distressed gold-and-black lacquered ground. Geometric Greek key fretwork patterns border the top edge of the cabinet door panels. The entire case stands on thin, delicate metal-capped turned legs with ball feet.

Function:
This type of low-profile accent piece is typically utilized as a foyer console, hallway storage chest, or dining room sideboard. See less