Red Lacquer Armoire with Gold Paintings
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gold Paintings
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gold Paintings
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gold Paintings
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gold Paintings
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gold Paintings

Red Lacquer Armoire with Gold Paintings

product code: ACW-CF-A1
£3,125.00
D57 x H190 x W139 x cm

Shanxi, circa 1770

This stunning, large Chinese armoire is from Shanxi province and is finished in a classic red and gold - colours considered to bring good luck in China. When it was first produced, it would have included just the upper doors, but the lower panel has been adapted more recently to add extra doors for more practical access to the lower part of the cabinet. The upper doors are fitted with round brass hardware - not original but in keeping with the original. The gold painted decoration evidenced here is known as 'miao jin' in Chinese and was a technique that was common in Shanxi. The gold here has almost certainly been retouched in places at some point during the cabinet's lifetime but still looks stunning. The decoration is made up of various flower vases, bronzes and other valuable possessions - designed to show the importance and status of the owner. They are interspersed on the outer panels with circular long life symbols and this is repeated in the wonderful relief carving on the bottom apron, where it is flanked by stylised dragons. A gorgeous cabinet that oozes history and character to make a fantastic accent piece in a modern setting. There is a removable shelf inside the top section.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

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Please note that we are continuing to arrange deliveries of both small accessories and furniture during this difficult period, so your online order will be dispatched as usual. We are working with our delivery partners to ensure that all of our customers can safely receive orders from us. In most cases we will be able to arrange delivery within our normal time scales (shown below) but please bear with us at there may inevitably be some delays at this difficult time.

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We also provide you with a 14 day cooling off period. Simply inform us within 14 working days of the item being delivered that you wish to cancel the order. We will then arrange for the item to be picked up at our expense and will provide you with a credit for other Shimu products or a full refund. All that we ask is that the item is returned to us in an unused condition and in its original packaging. For full details see our terms and conditions.

Our furniture is extremely well packed for shipping but in the rare event that the goods you receive arrive damaged please contact us as soon as possible on 0800 088 6800 (01274 610961 from a mobile) or by email at info@shimu.co.uk. We will arrange to either have the item repaired if appropriate and if agreed with you, or to collect the damaged item and organise a replacement or full refund.

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Lacquered furniture should need little cleaning other than the regular use of a dry, soft cloth or duster. To remove any stains, use a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid the use of too much water as this will affect the surface. Frequent waxing should not be needed but can be carried out every couple of months using a good quality natural beeswax. Do not use the cheaper silicone furniture sprays as these may affect the finish. Never use any abrasive cleaning products or chemicals.

Products in a natural finish can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Use a natural beeswax every few months to protect and nourish the wood.

Do not place hot or wet items directly onto the product surface as this can mark the finish. Clean any spills as soon as possible.

Avoid placing your furniture near a radiator or other heat source as this can lead to the wood drying out and shrinking, causing cracks or splitting. Ideally, leave at least a metre between your furniture and any heat source. Avoid also placing your furniture in strong, direct sunlight as the colour may fade over time.

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