{"product_id":"19th-century-lacquered-chinoiserie-secretaire","title":"19th-century Lacquered Chinoiserie Secrétaire","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Description \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA rare 19th-century made for export Chinese lacquered \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LKt4Te_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003esecrétaire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from Canton, comprising three elements: an upper cabinet, a removable travelling casket, and a table base. The entire piece is covered in rich black lacquer with exceptional gilt and red chinoiserie decoration — intricate scenes of figures, landscapes, flowering branches, and scrolling foliage executed with remarkable artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe upper cabinet opens to reveal a fitted interior with drawers, compartments, and pigeonholes. The central removable travelling casket (with its own fitted interior, including a watch compartment and writing surface) sits above the table base with elegant cabriole legs. Every surface — exterior and interior — displays the same high-quality lacquer and gilt work, creating a dazzling, jewel-like effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOf elegant proportions and museum-worthy quality, this secretaire represents the pinnacle of 19th-century Canton export furniture made for European and colonial markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis magnificent Anglo-Chinese secretaire brings dramatic exotic glamour, intricate craftsmanship, and historical romance to any interior. Perfect as a sophisticated focal point in a drawing room, library, or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal for the collector or interior designer seeking a rare and complete example of 19th-century Chinese export lacquer furniture with exceptional decorative impact and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 167 cm (H); 63 cm (W); 61 cm (D). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKindly read our collections \u0026amp; delivery policy or check our FAQ section for estimated delivery times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or would like further information on this item, kindly contact us using the enquiry form below or email us at contact@brilligandborogove.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57197857931641,"sku":"FF1223-406","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3532\/3673\/files\/19th-century-lacquered-chinoiserie-secretaire-8553228.jpg?v=1777791279","url":"https:\/\/brilligandborogove.com\/products\/19th-century-lacquered-chinoiserie-secretaire","provider":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}