Description
About
This charm historic four-door and three-drawer Manchuria sideboard has been restored and relacquered but was thoroughly kept its beautiful original burgundy red colour tone and the chrysanthemum and butterflies paint on the front of the sideboard also kept the tung oil finish on the top during the restoration.
This Sideboard was made during the 1920s in Manchuria with the drawers on the bottom of the cabinet, which is reverse to the traditional classic Manchuria sideboard (the drawers on the top of the cabinet) because the carpentry of this piece had a strong influence from Japan. Manchuria was a Japanese colony from 1918-1945.
The chrysanthemum has always been favored by Chinese poets. The ancients especially liked the name of the chrysanthemum to compare their noble sentiment and unyielding. Therefore, the chrysanthemum traditionally represents a noble character. Chrysanthemum is an autumn flower growing against wind and frost, has tenacious vitality, in Japan the flower stands for a sharp sense of integrity, noble moral principle. Chrysanthemum is also a symbol of the Japanese royal family. With all the indictions on this piece we can imagine the sideboard could be made originally for a Japanese family who lived in Manchuria during the 1920s. This unique sideboard is a perfect combination of Chinese and Japanese culture.
Country of Origin
c.1920 Manchuria, China
Dimensions
Width 154cm x Depth 40cm x Height 91cm
Materials
Solid wood
Care instructions
Clean with a soft cloth
Keep away from heat sources or direct sunlight
Delivery details
You are always welcome to come to pick the goods up at our store or our warehouse in Bristol
Goods will be usually dispatched within 5 working days after the payment has been received
Delivery Cost within mainland UK – £60.00
Due to the size and weight of this item, it is despatched using our bespoke furniture courier service delivered on a mutually convenient day. Please contact us at info@nookdeco.co.uk for the delivery arrangement