{"product_id":"vintage-shop-cabinet","title":"Vintage Rural Shop Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable piece of old rural Chinese furniture, this substantial shop cabinet has the scale, texture and beautifully imperfect surface that we look for in our one off pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed as practical storage, the cabinet combines a generous open display shelf with lattice fronted cupboards, drawers and enclosed storage below. The open latticework is characteristic of traditional Chinese food and merchant cabinets, allowing air to circulate through the interior whilst providing accessible storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly special is its extraordinary original surface. Layers of aged off-white paint have worn naturally over decades of use, exposing areas of warm timber beneath and creating a richly textured, almost chalky patina. Chips, rubbed edges, old marks, variations in colour and visible grain have all been retained rather than restored away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark metal ring handles provide a simple contrast to the pale finish, while the geometric latticework gives the otherwise substantial cabinet a lighter architectural quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 145cm wide, it has real presence without the height of a traditional tall Chinese cabinet. We particularly love it in a kitchen or dining room, where the open upper section can be styled with pottery, bowls and collected objects. Equally striking in a large hallway or living space, it offers an unusual combination of display and concealed storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a piece intended to look newly made. Its worn paint, knocks, marks and irregularities are integral to its character and are evidence of a long working life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne piece available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage. Expect age related knocks, wear, tonal variation , paint loss, marks, knocks and surface imperfections consistent with its history and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60330443571584,"sku":"soc06","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0198\/3211\/1166\/files\/shop.png?v=1793908871","url":"https:\/\/societyhouse.co.uk\/products\/vintage-shop-cabinet","provider":"Society House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}