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18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries

18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries

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An 18th-century English miniature stationery cabinet in red lacquered wood decorated with gilded chinoiseries . It features three drawers and a folding top. The cabinet features four drawers and four compartments. The surface features intricately painted scenes—landscapes, oriental figures, pagodas, and vegetation—evoking the exotic and decorative taste of the time, within the European context of fascination with the Orient. A rare and collectible piece of great aesthetic delicacy.

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Miniature furniture pieces, such as this desk, were objects of great fascination in the 18th century, serving multiple purposes. They could serve as models for apprentice cabinetmakers, samples for clients ordering larger-scale furniture, or even travel pieces for storing jewelry or documents. The use of oak, a robust and durable wood, was common in Portuguese furniture of the period, lending the piece solidity and a rustic, authentic character. The tradition of adaptable and multi-functional furniture, sometimes associated with platform (platform/low-level) environments and historical cultural influences in Portugal, including Arab influences, may have contributed to the versatility and compact nature of this type of piece. This desk is a charming testament to Portuguese artisanal mastery of the Joanine period and the curiosity for miniatures.
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries
18th-century English miniature stationery box, in red-painted wood, with chinoiseries

Product details

SKU
13/4089
Origin
England
Materials
Wood, metal
Color
Incarnate
Condition
In good condition, with signs of use.
Height (cm)
66.5
Width (cm)
52.5
Depth (cm)
38.5