Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dark Elm Altar Console Table with Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood altar console table from the Qing dynasty, 19th century, with dark patina
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dark Elm Altar Console Table with Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood altar console table from the Qing dynasty, 19th century, with dark patina
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese altar table with four drawers, 19th century. 85 inches wide by 19 inches deep by 35
Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Console / Altar Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period console / altar table from the 19th century with original
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese hardwood , altar table, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. Faded evenly to a warm honey color
Hardwood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Original Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden altar console table from the 19th century with original
Wood
19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Distressed Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with carved apron
Wood
Qing Dynasty Tall Altar Console Table with Carved Scrolling Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period tall altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, carved
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with carved apron and side
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Lateral Pierced Tree Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Chinese late Qing Dynasty period carved wooden altar console table from the early 20th
Wood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Console Table with Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period altar table from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, everted flanges and
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Wooden Altar Console Table with Cloudy Scroll Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden altar console table from the 19th century with everted flanges
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Shandong Altar Console Table with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the Shandong province, with carved apron and
Wood
Qing Dynasty Altar Table with Bamboo Accents, Fretwork and Everted Flanges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar console table from the early 20th century, with everted flanges
Wood
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Console Table with Carved Apron and Fretwork Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, featuring a long
Elm
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Everted Flange Altar Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period large altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges
Wood
19th Century Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Table with Cloud Motifs and Vivid Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elmwood altar table from the 19th century with unusual patina and scrolling
Elm
$4,950
Chinese Altar Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Chinese Alter
Elm
$15,000Sale Price|37% Off
Chinese Dynasty Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Dynasty Altar table. Monumental Chinese Zen Altar table. Qing Dynasty Zen Altar Table
Elm
Exceptional Qing Dynasty Carved Chinese Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and timeworn peg constructed Antique Altar Table with unusual and commanding height
Wood
Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Hand-Carved Console or Altar Table w/ Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynasty This Chinese Qing Dynasty Table, dating from circa 1950’s, showcases masterful craftsmanship
Wood
19th Century Chinese Elm Altar Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique late Qing period Chinese elm altar table. It features mitered mortise and tenon joinery
Iron
Minimalist Chinese Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and chicly minimalist Chinese altar table, with upturned pagoda-style tabletop ends, and
Wood
Chinese Reeded Leg Altar Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This long Chinese altar table from the early 19th century is masterfully crafted with grand
Elm
Chinese Cinnabar Red Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form is also used as a
Elm
Chinese Two-Drawer Carved Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
of this beautifully proportioned altar table. Expressive scrollwork articulates the table’s graceful
Pine
$1,365Sale Price|30% Off
Elm Small Altar Table, China, Mid-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small Chinese altar display table, hand-crafted in Elm wood, circa 1860-1880. Soft, supple elm
Elm
Carved Altar Style Red Mahogany Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Diminutive Asian console table with elaborate carved openwork apron in panels with rippling and
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Yellow Lacquered Altar Table Console
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Chinese altar or console table crafted in elmwood, retaining its original yellow
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table Constructed in the Late 19th
Rosewood
Chinese Altar Console Table with Cloud Carved Apron and Everted Flanges
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century Chinese altar console table, late Qing to Republic period, featuring a long
Wood
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty console (or Altar table) of good quality. Beautifully carved hongmu
Hardwood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquered Console Table with Carved Mythical Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty carved altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, mythical
Wood
Large 19th Century Qing Dynasty Console Table with Dragon and Fretwork Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with fretwork and dragon
Wood
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
Large Elm-Wood Altar Table, Qing Dynasty, Shanxi, Mid 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A large elm-wood altar or console table with everted flanges or 'qiaotou' (commonly called "birds
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Console Table with Carved Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black lacquer altar console table from the early 19th century, with
Wood
Pair of Chinese Red-Lacquered Altar Console Tables with Curves Edgeless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A decorative pair of Qing Dynasty altar tables featuring traditional red lacquer, carved apron
Wood
19th Century Chinese Altar Table, Elmwood, Hand-Carved, Qing Dynasty
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful 19th Century Chinese Altar / console table from the Qing Dynasty. The table has a rich
Elm
Chinese Plank Top Longevity Altar with Everted Ends, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A prime example of Qing-dynasty furniture design, this 19th century table from China's Shanxi
Walnut
Wood Altar Tray with Mother-of- Pearl Inlays, Late 19 Century
Located in New York, NY
A small altar tray, hand-crafted in teak with mother-of-pearl inlays. China, late 19th Century
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Wood Altar Tray with Mother-of- Pearl Inlays, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small altar tray, hand-crafted in teak with mother-of-pearl inlays. China, late 19th Century
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Chinese Four Seasons Altar Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This grand table from China's Shanxi province was originally used in a Qing-dynasty household as an
Elm
Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
tables, these slender tables are also used as a domestic altars for familial ancestor worship, laden with
Elm
Chinese Plank Top Ruyi Altar Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental early 19th century flanked top altar table from China's Shanxi province is notable
Elm
19th century Chinese Console Table
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with rustic patina. Original 19th century Qing
Elm
Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar side console table from the 19th century with two drawers
Bronze
Antique Chinese Altar Console Table with Overhang Top and Open Fretwork Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique altar console table with overhang top and open fretwork on
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elmwood altar carved ornate console table. Gorgeous Chinese Qing dynasty
Elm
Console Table with Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a gorgeous late Qing Dynasty Chinese altar table made of Rosewood. Scroll ends carved with
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Mid-Century Penshell Pagoda Console or Hall Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The iconic form of the Qing hall table or altar table is represented here as a modern clean version
Shell
Chinese Early 20th Century Console with Cloud-Carved Apron and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
, this early 20th century Qing Dynasty Chinese wooden altar console table will bring a touch of elegance
Wood
$7,000Sale Price|28% Off
19th Century Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
example of Qing dynasty Altar table.
Walnut
Unavailable|$5,063
Qing Dynasty Huanghuali Altar Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Qing dynasty huanghuali altar table, circa 1900. With a floating panel top, carved apron with
Hardwood
Unavailable|$3,800
Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table
Located in Washington, DC
Flat top, square cornered side table with minimal apron, humpback stretchers and legs ending in the
Unavailable|$2,338
19th Century Qing period Red Lacquer Chinese Altar Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
console tables with wings are often called altar tables. Later refinished with the same lacquer as the
Elm
Unavailable|$3,157
Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Florence, IT
Late Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table, in solid Elm Wood with carved details. One of a Kind
Unavailable|$4,647
Long Altar Console Table, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Florence, IT
Late Qing Dynasty Long Altar Console Table, in solid Elm Wood with carved details. One of a Kind
Unavailable|$3,000
Monumental Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Elmwood scroll top altar table, magnificent carving accented in colored lacquer, 19th century.
The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.
Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”
While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.
Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.