Chinese red lacquer centre table c1900

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Size: 32in H x 30in W x 15in D Origin: China Circa: Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900 Material: Lacquer Painted over wood Condition: Original finished. Hand paint, hand carved, normal age wear. This console table was made during the late Qing Dynasty (19 century) in Beijing under direct imperial control. It is very unique because you can't see more of this carved lacquer furniture survived from those period. The workmanship is superb. It is very rare that there is no too much similar furniture in existence, probably because it was too labor-intensive even for the court to mass produce. Lacquer is the sap of a tree (Rhus vernicifera) that grows in East Asia. It was tapped, filtered and mixed with cinnabar to produce a red colour. The lacquer worker...

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-drawer console table from the 19th century, with carved spandrels and floral motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this reddish brown lacquered table features a rectangular planked top sitting above two drawers carved with floral motifs. Raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities connected to the apron through scrolling spandrels, this 19th century Qing Dynasty console table...

Chinese late Qing Dynasty period low table from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, horse hoof extremities, humpback stretchers and carved spandrels. This antique Qing Dynasty period low table radiates a warm, dark red lacquer. It is a contemporary adaptation of the traditional Kang tables of the Ming Dynasty, providing a tangible connection to the past. The table's design features a central board, flanked by a simple yet elegant square top, effortlessly blending form and function. Standing on straight legs with characteristic horse hoof extremities, the table embodies the robustness and charm intrinsic to Chinese furniture design. The structure is completed with humpback stretchers on all sides, offering both stability and visual interest. Beautifully carved spandrels grace each corner, showcasing the craftsmanship associated with Qing Dynasty period pieces. Originally conceived for placement on a 'kang'—a raised, three-walled platform—this low table is a treasure that has seamlessly transitioned into the modern era, ready to grace your living room with its timeless appeal. Revel in the beauty of the past and present with this exquisite Qing Dynasty low table...