Hi Sarah,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The cabinet portion of this cupboard (behind the doors) is reminiscent of Asian chests, as is the recessed panels with burl elm but the shaping of the top - with the serpentine front - has a very Western feel.

Based on my experience gained from over 30 years working with furniture, I strongly suspect this was made in China around the 1930s, for a Western audience. While I can't find any identical examples, other cabinets with similar history of manufacture have been selling at auction lately for prices ranging from $400 to $800.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Chinese Art Deco cabinet
circa 1930s
With serpentine-front top over a case fitted with two short drawers and two recessed panel cabinet doors opening to a divided, shelved interior, raised on compressed ball feet.
Height: 39 inches tall; width: 38 inches; depth of top: 19 inches
CONDITION:
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 400-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia