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Exceptional Chinese writing desk featuring an extraordinarily elaborate carved architectural superstructure with coiling dragons, floral motifs, clouds, bamboo, and traditional …
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Exceptional Chinese writing desk featuring an extraordinarily elaborate carved architectural superstructure with coiling dragons, floral motifs, clouds, bamboo, and traditional Greek-key borders throughout.
The upper section incorporates a raised pagoda-style compartment, arched bridge, open cubby, and three drawers, all extensively carved and finished in black. The writing surface has a shaped front edge with a Greek-key border, while the apron and cabriole legs are covered in additional carved ornament.
The desk has a particularly dramatic sculptural quality, with carved dragon imagery extending across the back and sides. The upper left compartment opens to reveal a red-painted interior, while the three drawers on the right feature carved floral fronts and red-painted interiors.
30" writing surface
25" knee clearance
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- Dimensions
- 52ʺW × 33ʺD × 56ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Table Knee Clearance
- 25.0 in
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Great pre-owned condition, no major wear. Great pre-owned condition, no major wear. less
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