{"product_id":"19th-century-chinoiserie-bureau-bookcase","title":"19th Century Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb English bureau bookcase dating to around 1830, showcasing the exotic elegance of chinoiserie at its finest. The piece is finished throughout in black lacquer, hand-painted with intricate gilt oriental scenes, figures, architecture and delicate floral motifs. Raised painted details add texture and depth, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship. Minor age-related wear is present and consistent with its period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section features a graceful broken swan-neck pediment above a moulded cornice, with two raised-panel doors enclosing two height adjustable shelves. The lower section incorporates a finely fitted cylinder roll-top bureau, opening to reveal a beautifully lacquered interior with pigeonholes, three small gold-edged drawers and a central adjustable writing surface covered in tooled leather. Two additional leather-lined lift-up compartments provide discreet storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow, a pair of cupboard doors offers further practical storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining striking decorative appeal with excellent functionality, this rare circa 1830 English chinoiserie bureau bookcase is an impressive statement piece, equally suited to a study, drawing room or sophisticated eclectic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 104cm\u003cbr\u003eD 57cm\u003cbr\u003eH 231cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAE230605A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LT Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64322712502649,"sku":"YEAE230605A","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/8420\/5990\/files\/IMG_3700_7184c383-5cc2-4ffa-93bf-53f269916714.jpg?v=1787299071","url":"https:\/\/ltantiques.co.uk\/products\/19th-century-chinoiserie-bureau-bookcase","provider":"LT Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}