What is it?? (Furniture)

[ben73]

Hello all,

I was hoping someone could tell me what this piece of furniture may be called or what it's purpose may have been?
When I bought it, it was described as being of Chinese origin, but I doubt this is correct.



Thanks,
Ben.

[mart]

Hi Ben73 !!  Your pic is not loading for me to see !!

[ben73]

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[mart]

Well,, it does have a Chinese influence in the style !!  What does it look like inside ??  Can you open the doors and take a pic and take one of the dovetail joints on the drawer sides !!  Do not think its very old but can tell more with other pics !!  That top crest looks odd,, like it was cut down at some point !!  Off hand it looks like possibly a 1940`s liquor cabinet !!

[KC]

Also, can you please post a picture of the back of it?

Any markings/stamps/writing on it anywhere?  Under the cabinet?

It has a "hint" of Asian flair to it...just not a typical piece one would see.

[cogar]

Now I’ve been a thinking …. it might be a per se “repurposed” cabinet/hutch given the fact that those door hinges are big enough for a 6’ door and not the normal type of small “blind” hinges commonly seen on decorative pieces.

[ben73]

Thank you to all for the comments.  I have a few more photos now.  There are no markings on the back side.
The drawers are not dovetailed.

[mart]

I believe that the top has been cut down !! Its been crudely cut and uneven !!  Is that a simple butt joint on the drawers ??  Still need a pic of the interior and one of the back if possible !!

[KC]

Mart, reminds me of a few pieces of older furniture that you would see used in slant roof/low roof areas such a living or kitchen. 

[ben73]

Here's a few more pics..
The angled section has been cut to a pattern.  I know it looks rough in the pics, but it appears to be the way it was originally manufactured to me.

Any guesses as to it's original purpose, or what you would call this cabinet?

[mart]

OK !!  I am looking at the pic of the back !!   On the left, top part,, there is trim on the left and on the right but none on the back !!  Should be a small piece of trim along that back edge I am pretty sure !!  I still think that top was cut to that angle after it was made !!  Perhaps that is why the trim is missing !!  It could well have been done years ago so hard to tell if original or not !!

[ben73]

You may be right mart.  I will look closely..

Any thoughts on what it is/was?

[mart]

My thinking is a 1940`s or so combination curio/storage cabinet although I would have expected shelves behind the larger door !!   Let me do some checking  and see what I can find out for you !!

[ben73]

Thanks mart.

[Pelady]

Could this be more Japanese inspired and the back be a representation of Mount Fugi?

PeLady