Hand-Painted Faux Malachite and Bakelite Chest Hand-painted faux malachite and bakelite chest, circa early 1950s. This extraordinary example has subtly curved black and white bakelite handles and hand-painted fronts sides and top. The base is an inset black lacquered plinth. Post navigationPrevious post: Stunning Large-Scale Lounge Chairs by Adrian PearsallNext post: Patinated Brass Octagonal Mirror