{"product_id":"chinese-black-lacquer-cabinet-with-carved-soapstone-figures-mother-of-pearl","title":"Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Soapstone Figures \u0026 Mother of Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnihilate the landfill, adopt a hand-carved garden scene that outlived its first family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-century Chinese export black lacquer cabinet is the real deal: hand-carved soapstone figures in traditional garden scenes, mother of pearl inlay, and that deep piano-black finish that made chinoiserie a Cambridge living room staple for decades. The carved maidens and pavilion details show genuine artisan work, not decals. Gold-painted geometric border frames the whole composition. Condition is honest vintage—expect minor lacquer wear consistent with age, but all soapstone figures appear intact and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D'Beetle Difference \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Genuine Carved Soapstone Appliqués: Each figure is individually carved and applied, with dimensional robes, faces, and traditional hairstyles. The bamboo, pagodas, and landscape elements combine painted detail with carved stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Functional Storage Layout: Top drawer plus two-door cabinet below. Appears approximately 36\" tall x 24\" wide based on proportions. Perfect bar cabinet or entryway statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gold Lattice Border Detail: Hand-painted geometric fretwork border frames all panels, consistent with quality Hong Kong export pieces from the 1950s-70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements See tape-measure photos for exact dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Beetle Estate Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48353506558141,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/7282\/7837\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_124420.jpg?v=1788228875","url":"https:\/\/dbeetles.com\/products\/chinese-black-lacquer-cabinet-with-carved-soapstone-figures-mother-of-pearl","provider":"D'Beetle | 260 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138","version":"1.0","type":"link"}