Vintage Chinoiserie‎ Bookends Pair

Vintage black metal chinoiserie bookends with hand painted Asian scenes and gold trim, a decorative shelf accent with Hollywood Regency appeal.  A striking vintage pair of black metal lacquer style bookends featuring hand painted Asian inspired figural scenes with gold trim and softly scalloped tops.  Each bookend shows a different decorative scene: one with a standing figure beside a bird and lattice detail, the other with a figure holding a red umbrella beside stylized foliage. The black finish and metallic painted accents give them a classic chinoiserie look that works beautifully on bookshelves, consoles, or layered into a collected vignette.  Marked Centium 1992 Made in China on the underside, these have a decorative late 20th century Hollywood Regency feel with lightweight metal construction.  Features: • Vintage bookend set, pair of two • Black lacquer style finish with painted chinoiserie scenes • Gold edge trim and scalloped silhouette • Marked Centium 1992 Made in China • Lightweight metal construction • Decorative and functional shelf styling piece  Condition: Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. • Surface scratches and finish wear consistent with age and use • Some edge wear to gold trim • Paint wear visible in areas of the decorative scenes  Dimensions (each): • 6.25 inches tall • 5 inches wide • 3.75 inches deep  Weight: • 1 lb 2 oz for the pair