Lattice Kitchen Cabinet

This provincial lattice cabinet from the early 20th century was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dishware, baskets and other kitchen supplies. Crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, the tall cabinet has a lightweight design with plenty of storage, including an upper compartment with two interior shelves, three drawers and two slatted lower shelves. A sheer layer of red-brown lacquer darkens the exterior, now richly aged with time and speckled with imperfections. The cabinet is faced with latticework panels and decorative carvings laden with symbolism. Two inset carved panels decorate the upper doors, finished with black lacquer and mica flakes for added shimmer. The upper carvings depict a spray of seasonal flowers, while the lower depict perforated shou medallions flanked by four bats, symbols of longevity and blessings. The drawers are carved with simple fan motifs and the lower shelves are fronted with sliding lattice doors and enclosed by wooden slats. Today, this charming kitchen cabinet adds wonderful color and pattern to modern interiors as a linen press, cupboard or bookcase.

Additional Dimensions:
Central Door Opening: 16"W x 22.5" H
Outer Door Opening: 8"W x 22"H
Drawers: 9.75"W x 18.75"D x 2.75"H
Upper Shelf: 11.75"H
Lower Shelf: 10"H
Sliding Door Opening: 17.75" W x 11"H