Antique Georgian Console or Side Table, Circa 1800

A very fine Regency period card table, firmly attributed to John McLean,  London, circa 1810. Why we like it Early John McLean's furniture, of which this...

A very smart early Georgian side table of elegant, slender design and  compact proportions. Gorgeous colour and patination. Extremely rare in...

A fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany. English, c. 1770 Why we like it We have chosen it for its sturdy proportions, superb quality and ...

A superb English Regency period centre table, attributed to George Oakley, London, circa 1810. A magnificent statement piece, subtly embellished with mo...

An elegant late George III – early Regency period octagonal library drum table with aged green leather lined top and four drawers English, circa 1800. Why we like it Unusual and ele...

A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats. China, Qing dynasty, circa 1800–1900. Why we like them Their smart design, superb quality and richly patinated, original colour make these chairs a rare and desirable find, a versatile and decorative object, suitable for sleek and opulent interiors. This type of chair was popular in the Ming dynasty for its light construction and elegant appearance. Design and history The golden age of Chinese furniture spanned the Ming (1368-1644) to middle Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, when furniture suddenly leaped away from previous lacquered softwoods towards austere and refined pieces crafted from Southeast Asian hardwoods. The emphasis was on simplicity, often with little or no decoration, wonderful timber selection and complex mortise and tenon joinery. No nails were used, so pieces could be broken down and flat-packed for storage and travel. Zitan wood was favoured by the Imperial Palace, and lent itself to exceptionally fine carving. But honey-coloured and richly figured huanghuali was the favourite of the scholar officials who governed China. Those who could afford to, decorated their studios sparsely with just a few select and useful pieces of huanghuali furniture: a painting table, a pairs of open book cabinets, a highbacked armchair and a pair of side chairs, maybe an incense stand, a strange rock evoking a distant mountain, and a painting. In design and interior spacing they were the first true minimalists. For a brief discussion of the lowback armchair...

Antique quality Georgian 18th Century Cuban mahogany folding card tea console table. Lovely small compact dimensions. No loose joints. ...

A charming late 18th century elm tea table having superbly figured fold over top retaining excellent warm colour and patina raised on square tapering legs.  This beautiful little ...

This is a French chinoiserie and faux bamboo game table or console table by Trouvailles. It has swing arm supports and folds up nicely. The coloration is tones of red and gold. It is...

Fine pair of George III period satinwood card tables with crossbanding and ebony string inlay, the top with finely painted floral festoons in crossbande...

Antique Victorian 19th century fine quality mahogany marquetry folding card table 19th century, that would also make a charming console table. This is a lovely table, that is full...

Quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany card/side table having a lovely mahogany top that lifts up and swivels to reveal a green baize interior, carved frieze supported by a ...