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Black Lacquer Splayed Foot Scholars' Table, c. 1900

$7,880
£6,051.50
€6,934.95
CA$11,093.09
A$12,426.72
CHF 6,475.45
MX$151,580.29
NOK 82,288.15
SEK 77,591.86
DKK 51,760.54

About the Item

With deceptively simple design, this narrow console table would have been favored by a Chinese scholar for its well-executed curves, gracefully arched like the sweep of a calligraphy brushstroke. Conforming to the minimal aesthetic of Ming-dynasty furniture, the late 19th-century table breaks from strict linearity with legs that swell out from the apron, ending in delicate splayed feet. Constructed with traditional joinery techniques for a seamless appearance, the table was then painstakingly coated with layers of rich, black lacquer. Carefully selected as a source of creative inspiration, a scholar would have stood before this table to practice calligraphy and paint expressive landscapes. With clean lines and refined form, the narrow top perfectly accommodates an unrolled scroll.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 92.25 in (234.32 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJD0971stDibs: LU820027630322

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