For years we have offered a wide array of colors (but not excluding traditional natural wood tone as well) of what we have coined as “art deco desks”. They are moderately priced (975.00), easy to ship and fit quite nicely into a variety of niches and working with an array of decorating styles. Yes, a versatile piece that adds a flavor of China to your home.
As the colors offered are not classic Chinese…shades of blue, yellow, green and bone, it is obvious that we have added a modern touch to a traditional piece. But what most people don’t know is that these chic little consoles have evolved from being what the Chinese call a kang chest.
For those of you familiar with Chinese antiques, you would think of a Kang chest as what we have termed as low sideboards or vaults, as catagorized on our website. The Kang chests which our innovative friends are transforming (thanks to the directives/influence of the French) into what we have coined as art deco desks, are of a rather specific size that has been popular with those in Northern China (in particular) for generations, and thus, the stock of such pieces for us to continually have at our hands to transform, is plentiful.
As our own stock of such has recently all but depleted I’m thrilled to advise that we have prepared more than 20 kang chests come art deco desks, to add to our offerings. You can see them (and the rest of the inventory on this container) by clicking here…. all which has just left China this week and is due to arrive in our NC warehouse early August.
Should you want to secure one of these treasures (or anything else for that matter) I am happy to do so with a 30% deposit…balance due once container lands and we’re ready to ship to you. With that the item would be taken out of circualtion and noted as SOLD.
NOTE: Kat Burki’s South Hampton showhouse dressing room (where per chance were a pair of Antiques by Zaar art deco desks) caught the attention of Traditional Home and thus featured in the April 2010 issue.
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October 17, 2010 at 7:54 am
Everybody loves these things. I think its both the bright colors as well as the fact that they are so darn easy to integrate into a home proportionally. Works great against any wall or in an entryway.
July 7, 2010 at 10:27 am
Alexis,
Enjoyed sharing with folks the origins of these little treasures. It is wonderful to like what I sell, and have the opportunity to offer this bit of Asia, so others can enjoy as well.
Ruth
July 6, 2010 at 1:58 am
I did not know anything about the Kang chest, but now I an see its influence in many othere pieces.
I don’t know how you can let any of them go. I would not be able to.
July 4, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Regina,
Yes, I most certainly do enjoy seeing them settle into new homes, and doesn’t hurt when they hit a magazine spread either.:) They so nicely bring a splash of Asia into one’s home…and do admit to having 2 in my own home…in my girls bedrooms.
Should you be looking for something like this, do feel free to call on me….
Ruth
July 4, 2010 at 12:58 pm
A wide array of colors, indeed. It must be so nice to see them settled into beautiful homes!