KARGES CHIPPENDALE BREAKFRONT with DESK BOOKCASE CHINA CHINESE BLACK LACQUER AND GOLD CHINOISERIE DECORATION Start Price USD 4,895.00 Current Price USD 4,895.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 22, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Southern NJ See more about 'KARGES CHIPPENDALE BREAKFRONT with DESK BOOKCASE CHINA' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 Karges Chippendale Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Breakfront Bookcase ~ China Cabinet ~ with desk drawer Crown glass doors and a fully lighted interior Signed by the artist An authentic American masterpiece Many people feel this is the most beautiful breakfront ever made When people talk about Karges' fantastic hand decorated breakfronts this is the one they most lust after and dream of owning! At a small fraction of the cost of a new one, it can be yours in time for Holiday entertaining  Since 1886 Karges furniture has been famous for outstanding wood quality, fine styling,and the highest standards of hand finishingAmong the finest American furniture ever producedKarges is a favorite of royalty, celebrities, and heads of stateThe last great American furniture makerHand crafted in Evansville, IndianaSee the Karges website for full information about their history Karges Model #620 Chippendale Breakfront Circa 1995 finished in #5008 Chinese Black Lacquer with gold accents Chinese Chinoiserie decoration ***Artist signed with a monogram: WD (see detail) This design in Black with raised gold Chinoiserie decoration is the most sought after and desirable of all Karges breakfronts Karges Chinese Decoration is an optional hand applied finish Carved raised Chinese decorations are accented with different gold leaf colors for a final effect that is very sophisticated and will be the focal point of your room The optional desk interior adds special value making this great breakfront practical as well as elegant The large center drawer opens to reveal a desk slide with leather writing surface The leather writing surface is Black with a gold leaf hand tooled edge Karges' Chinese Chippendale breakfront is a classic With wonderful size and great proportions It is the most popular of all of their fine Breakfronts Still in production, this Karges Breakfront would cost $36,265,if purchased new Signed with the famous Karges brass plaque The upper crown is decorated with raised floral work The upper Bookcase section has four doors each with optional "crown glass" ***crown glass is also known as "convex glass" or "bent glass" The graceful arched mullions are accented in gold The interior has display lighting and 9 fully adjustable glass shelves The 3 large center shelves and two of the smaller shelves have plate grooves to display your fine china All doors are lockable and all locks work The breakfront retains its original keys The lower section has three drawers over four doors The four doors are hand decorated with raised and carved Chinese lacquer Detail of each of the side doors decorative panels Detail of each of the center doors decorative panels Detail of the artists monogram The decorations are gilded and accented with fine line work The center doors open to reveal a single fully adjustable wood shelf Each side door compartment has a single wood shelf All doors are lockable The ornate, hand cast solid antiqued brass hardware is excellent and original The Breakfront is in two parts for ease of delivery ***Condition: The breakfront is in outstanding condition and is ready to use The paint is glossy and lustrous even the leather desk interior shows almost no wear Dimensions 72" wide, 18" deep, 80" high We have been selling Antiques and Fine furniture for 35 yearsand are a certified Vintage Karges Furniture ResellerWe began as an exclusive interior design firm in 1972,selling 18th century antiques and the finest new and vintage furnitureWe are the largest seller of important vintage Karges furnitureOur collection is displayed in a historic pre-revolutionary war tavern that allows us to mix 18th century antiques with great examplesof 20th century vintage furniture in an eclectic blend *We are a "boutique" firm and very selectiveOur experience has given us an exceptional knowledgeof the best of vintage American furniture, with a particular focus on the finest Karges designs*As a result of our long history with Karges, we know that condition is crucial in evaluationWe only acquire outstanding examples, in excellent conditionEach piece is carefully detailed to make sure that it willbecome a source of joy and pride in your homeWe understand that our clients demand and deserve the best For More Information Please email: antiqueyes1@gmail.com  For Easy in-home shipping information please email us directly Just tell us your zip code, and the ebay item number We can provide very well priced delivery and we offer special delivery services for most areas Just send us your zip code and contact information for a fast quote Credit cards via Paypal We are in Southern New Jersey ZIP CODE 08302 We welcome your picking up any purchases Please allow 10 days for personal checks to clear or send m.o. for quicker shipping. 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