Antique English Chinoiserie Painted, Gilded Octagonal Tray Coffee Table

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Antique English Chinoiserie Painted, Gilded Octagonal Tray Coffee Table

About the Item

Be the first to see our new selections direct from 1stdibs! Please click on follow below. A rare and unique painted wood antique English tray coffee table of octagon shape embellished with a different gilded chinoiserie design from the Edwardian period, circa 1910 now placed on custom stand. This tray was originally used for serving dessert, coffee and tea at Lodge Hill House in Sheringham, Norfolk. The tray has a piercing through the timber that provide hand holds for easy transport while serving anywhere inside or outside the house. A handsome profile with a rounded upper and lower border that contains a recessed solid panel in between the edges. Because the tray was meant to be seen from any direction they are fully painted on the outer and inner surfaces. The vertical rims are adorned with vibrant gilded calligraphy. Please use the zoom feature offered on our website to see the distinctively different scenes in gilding in the interior. The tray depicts Chinese figures in a landscape each scene is set with enchanting architectural embellishments and feature a couple strolling in the setting. Because of the angular shape of the trays the stands were designed in a complementary fashion with straight tapered legs joined by an "X" shaped stretcher that provides structural support while being visually pleasing. The tray stand has also been hand-painted and complete the ensemble. The elegant size of this tray and the height of the stand ensures its easy use as side table placed at either end of a sofa. No matter where its placed in an interior its unusual colour and design ensure it will be a notable element in the design of a room.

Dimensions:
Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
Style:
Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Carved,Gilt,Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
1910
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: EEJ119B1stDibs: LU86688552563