Drawers - Wood - Asia - 20th - mid (WW II)
This ancient Chinese escape cabinet with side handles is an excellent example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. In the event of a fire or escape, this cabinet was grabbed by both metal side handles and carried out of the danger zone.
Manufactured around the turn of the century
Wood: stained pine
Height: 125cm
Length: 95cm
Depth: 32cm
8 x 8 = 64 drawers +
4 larger drawers with metal handles +
2 larger sliding doors with another 2 sliders with metal handles
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This ancient Chinese escape cabinet with side handles is an excellent example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. In the event of a fire or escape, this cabinet was grabbed by both metal side handles and carried out of the danger zone.
Manufactured around the turn of the century
Wood: stained pine
Height: 125cm
Length: 95cm
Depth: 32cm
8 x 8 = 64 drawers +
4 larger drawers with metal handles +
2 larger sliding doors with another 2 sliders with metal handles