Black & Green Lacquer Consol Table, Shandong, 1830-1840

Antique 18th century Chinese wine table in black lacquer. Tabletop with black lacquered canvas sitting above an elegant apron accented with carved spandrels. The tabletop is covered with canvas, as the original thick black lacquer only would fasten to a canvas surface. The tabletop is outlined with a subtle raised edge, a water-stopping moulding intended to prevent wine from spilling onto the floor. Shanxi Province, 1750-1780. Wine tables have been used in China for centuries as a spot to converse, sip wine, and make toasts at social gatherings. It was also the norm for the master of the house...

Large Ming-Style calligraphy work table with original burgundy-black lacquer From Jiangsu Province, 1800-1840. This table is in exceptionally well-preserved original condition. The ...

A Chinese Qing dynasty period Shandong long black lacquered altar console table from the late 19th century, with gold rubbed details and everted flanges. Created in Northeastern China during the Qing Dynasty, this long elm console table made in the region of Shandong during the second half of the 19th century is covered with an exquisite deep black lacquer with gold rubbed red lacquered details. The apron and the base are nicely carved with typical Chinese motifs such as cloud scrolls and geometrical patterns. An elegant motif in the calligraphic style adorns the legs, and is accented by the gold rubbed details. The sides with openwork are adorned with stylized vegetable motifs. With its curving lines and contrasting colors, this Chinese Qing altar table...

This painting table from Shanxi retains most of its original black lacquer finish. The table top is of standard mitered frame construction with a floating panel. Both ends of the t...