Minicassettiera Portagioie a 5 Cassetti - Stile Chinoiserie – Decori in Oro Zecchino 24k, - Jewellery box - Painted leather-covered wood.
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Wooden jewelry chest with a hand-painted leather cover in a Chinoiserie style, featuring 24k gold decorations and dimensions of about 24×16×10 cm, with 5 drawers, origin China and dating to 1990–2000 in good used condition.
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Elegant Oriental Style and Timeless Charm for Your Most Precious Jewelry!
Bring a touch of exoticism and refinement to your vanity or bedside table with this enchanting mini jewelry cabinet in full Chinoiserie style. Dating from the second half of the twentieth century, this box is a true work of decorative craftsmanship, designed for those who wish to safeguard their jewelry and small keepsakes in a visually striking piece.
The wooden structure is elegantly covered in hand-painted leather in warm ochre-orange tones, adorned with delicate painted floral branches and 24k Gold Leaf decorations. Each of the five spacious drawers features a sculpted brass leaf-shaped handle and is finely lined inside with a bright red fabric, ideal for protecting rings, bracelets, and precious items from scratches and dust.
The passion for Chinoiserie style and miniature furniture has fascinated Europe’s grandest houses since the eighteenth century and continues to be a prominent trend in high-end home decor. From pierced brass pulls to the stitching and the craquelé patina on the leather, every element exudes the charm of a handmade piece. Perfect as a decorative item for entrances, bedrooms, or elegant studies!
This is not mass industrial production, but an object tied to the tradition of Chinoiserie, the European artistic and aesthetic movement born in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that reinterpreted Chinese and Oriental decorative arts. Objects like this mini dresser were made by specialized artisan workshops skilled in lacquered leather and decorated wood, combining classic floral motifs with embossed metal details.
Miniature dressers (often called apprentice pieces or jewelry chests) historically emerged as demonstrations of skill by master cabinetmakers. Between the 1960s and 1980s, they became among the most sought-after furnishings for antique collectors and lovers of classic interior design.
Dimensions: about 24x16x10 cm
Good condition, shows visible signs of use and age; please view the photo gallery.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateElegant Oriental Style and Timeless Charm for Your Most Precious Jewelry!
Bring a touch of exoticism and refinement to your vanity or bedside table with this enchanting mini jewelry cabinet in full Chinoiserie style. Dating from the second half of the twentieth century, this box is a true work of decorative craftsmanship, designed for those who wish to safeguard their jewelry and small keepsakes in a visually striking piece.
The wooden structure is elegantly covered in hand-painted leather in warm ochre-orange tones, adorned with delicate painted floral branches and 24k Gold Leaf decorations. Each of the five spacious drawers features a sculpted brass leaf-shaped handle and is finely lined inside with a bright red fabric, ideal for protecting rings, bracelets, and precious items from scratches and dust.
The passion for Chinoiserie style and miniature furniture has fascinated Europe’s grandest houses since the eighteenth century and continues to be a prominent trend in high-end home decor. From pierced brass pulls to the stitching and the craquelé patina on the leather, every element exudes the charm of a handmade piece. Perfect as a decorative item for entrances, bedrooms, or elegant studies!
This is not mass industrial production, but an object tied to the tradition of Chinoiserie, the European artistic and aesthetic movement born in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that reinterpreted Chinese and Oriental decorative arts. Objects like this mini dresser were made by specialized artisan workshops skilled in lacquered leather and decorated wood, combining classic floral motifs with embossed metal details.
Miniature dressers (often called apprentice pieces or jewelry chests) historically emerged as demonstrations of skill by master cabinetmakers. Between the 1960s and 1980s, they became among the most sought-after furnishings for antique collectors and lovers of classic interior design.
Dimensions: about 24x16x10 cm
Good condition, shows visible signs of use and age; please view the photo gallery.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Manufacturer/brand
Minicassettiera Portagioie a 5 Cassetti - Stile Chinoiserie – Decori in Oro Zecchino 24k,
Material
Painted leather-covered wood.
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
24 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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