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Adjustable Chinese Console Table, circa 1850

$3,580
£2,766.17
€3,197.95
CA$5,058.80
A$5,673.78
CHF 2,971.27
MX$68,941.95
NOK 37,730.16
SEK 35,770.85
DKK 23,871.06

About the Item

This petite 19th century console table crafted in China's Shanxi province is the perfect example of Qing-dynasty ideals of scholarship and craftsmanship. Though its clean lines and rich lacquer finish may be beautiful, it was the versatility of this convertible table that made it such a valuable furniture piece for scholars. In one form, it stands as a side table, the perfect surface for a small collection of prized scholarly objects. Upon folding the tall legs inward, the table becomes a portable low kang table, ideal for a scholar's forays into nature. The ease of conversion allowed its owner to seamlessly transition between active scholarship in the home and contemplative scholarship in the woods.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Depth: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: X0821stDibs: LU820020062822

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