Chinese Low Table with Carved Apron, c. 1850

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Low tables placed atop the kang provided a convenient surface for dining, drinking tea, or playing games. Crafted of beautiful huali rosewood, this low kang table...

Traditionally, a low table such as this would have been used as a daybed, providing not only a place to sleep but also a space to drink tea, play a game, or share an intimate moment....

This early 20th century elmwood square table from China's Shanxi province features a floating panel top and an apron composed of pillar-shaped struts. Ridged carvings known as "incense stick...

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...

This elegant 19th century low table would have traditionally been placed atop a platform kang bed and used as a convenient working surface for painting, writi...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron, mythical figures, auspicious cloud motifs and dark brown lacquer. Created in China durin...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the 19th century with dragon-carved apron, humpback stretchers and angled spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty...

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A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron and scrolling feet. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this low table, which could nowadays be used as a coffee table (the Chinese didn't used coffee tables in the 19th century), features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above a beautifully carved apron. This apron is adorned with a central calligraphic motif surrounded by scrolls, animals, foliage and geometric accents. Raised on four straight legs with scrolling feet, the table boasts a dark patina. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture. With its small proportions and nicely carved décor, this Chinese Qing Dynasty low table...

A small vintage Thai whitewashed low drinks table from the mid 20th century, with waisted apron, carved accents and chow legs. Created in Thailand duri...

A Chinese vintage coffee table from the mid 20th century, with three carved drawers, pierced apron and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the midcentury period, this vintage coffee table features a rectangular planked top sitting above three drawers carved with foliage motifs. Showcasing an openwork apron, the table is raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities. With its skillfully executed décor and nice patina, this vintage Chinese coffee table...