Before I closed shop, I was taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’
This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).
It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.
The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.

H.98cm W.69cm D.40cm

Now with the remaining of my stock, in storage awaiting a pop up shop somewhere around Australia.

Or you’re welcome to visit my storeroom/workshop inner city Melbourne.