Vintage Chinese Carved & Black Lacquered Wood Columns, 1970s, Set of 2

This pair of vintage carved & black lacquer wood columns was produced in the 1970s in China. These decorative large columns with their exquisite artistic style and wonderful workmanship were probably made by the famous Yangzhou Lacquerware Factory in China. They are decorated with carved and painted wildflowers and birds. They can be used alone as a sculptures or for displaying collectibles, plants, or lamps.

The stylised Chinoiserie motif and delicate colour tones would suit a range of interiors such as Antique, Traditional, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Postmodern, Minimalist or Contemporary. Both square section pillars are made of solid wood panels coated in black lacquer. The black lacquer has a warm satin type finish, not flat and not too glossy. They have been hand painted and carved. They are an original matching pair, designed together as a set, with minor variations in colour and detail in the carvings showing the hand made quality of each pillar.

The background surfaces are coated in black lacquer, while the large pictures are made using the 'K uan Cai' (literally 'incised colors') technique.