Antique Asian Tall Cabinet

This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE ITEM - it is a one off item

This dramatic Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet would make a great centrepiece in any living space. This style of panelled cabinet is often called a wedding cabinet and this particular piece is from a provincial area in Shanxi, Northern China.

The interior consists of a large interior space separated by two shelves.

Lacquered cabinets were often given as wedding gifts - usually in pairs. Original pieces like this were not usually decorated on the sides and the better quality lacquer cabinets used elm wood. The lacquer is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree. Lacquer has a long history in Chinese furniture and has been used for over 2000 years. Black lacquer is less commonly used than burgundy and red lacquers.

- Made of Elm wood
- Sourced from Shanxi, Northern China
- Age: approximately 100 years
- Dimensions: 1200mm Wide x 530mm Deep x 1800 mm High