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Chinese Rootwood Low Table with Lacquer Top
$9,600
£7,372.39
€8,448.66
CA$13,514.43
A$15,139.15
CHF 7,874.24
MX$184,666.35
NOK 100,249.52
SEK 94,528.15
DKK 63,058.52
About the Item
A visually striking and organically expressive Chinese rootwood low table, featuring a naturally contoured hardwood base and a richly lacquered hardwood top. The deeply sculptural root form provides a sense of movement and texture from every angle, while the sleek, high-gloss top offers a refined counterbalance. Together, they reflect a harmony between nature and craftsmanship that lies at the heart of classical Chinese design.
Originally, a piece like this would have been used in a scholar’s studio or garden pavilion, where it might hold precious objects, scrolls, or incense burners—supporting the contemplative rituals of the literati class. Low seating arrangements were typical in traditional Chinese interiors, and this scale suited the aesthetic and physical posture of thoughtful study, tea drinking, and quiet reflection.
In a modern interior, this table serves as an anchor of warmth and organic form—a natural sculpture that functions as a low table or display platform. Designers working in wabi-sabi, Japandi, or minimalist organic-modern styles often gravitate toward pieces like this for their material richness, asymmetry, and quiet drama. It's the kind of table you’d expect to find in the work of designers like Axel Vervoordt, Christian Liaigre, or Vincent Van Duysen, who favor elemental forms and timeless, tactile materials.
Whether used as a coffee table, an art pedestal, or a standalone sculpture in a minimalist space, this piece invites interaction and contemplation. Its irregular shape and naturalistic surface bring softness and history into contemporary interiors—bridging centuries and cultures through the language of material and form.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Hardwood,Lacquered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. table has had some repairs over the years.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883015581732
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