Chinese Plank Top Longevity Altar with Everted Ends, c. 1850

This Chinese altar table from the early 19th century exemplifies the refined forms of Ming and Qing dynasty furniture. The table has a classic recessed-leg design, featuring a flat, ...

This elegant 19th century altar table is light and beautifully proportioned. It was masterfully designed with stretchers that appear to wrapar...

The pronounced grain and warm color of golden pine are wonderfully displayed in the artful carvings of this beautifully proportioned altar table. Expressive scrollwork articulates th...

This late 19th-century offering table from Beijing expresses Ming-dynasty tastes with clean lines and a simple silhouette. Minimally decorated, the table features straight legs, double stretchers, and spandrels carved in the form of an auspicious ruyi and outlined by a beaded edge. The table is crafted of northern elm (yumu) and darkened to a rich brown with traces of the original black lacquer finish. Originally used as a home altar...

Large and narrow Chinese altar console, 20th century Scrolling and geometrical motifs Nicely distressed patina, with dark red/burgundy hue We ...

Chinese hardwood altar / console table accented with ornately carved and pierced spandrels and recessed legs and topped with a surface bearing gently sloping sides.

Carved Chinese altar table in rubbed through red cinnabar lacquer on wood, brackets supporting top have pierced wave scroll motifs, end panels connecting legs have similar decorative...

A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar console table from the early 20th century, with everted flanges, hand carved bamboo style design and fretwork motifs. Born in China during the Qing dynasty, this altar console table features a rectangular top, flanked with everted flanges, resting upon straight panels adorned with fretwork motifs and rosettes. The back side is adorned with carved spandrels while the front legs are accented with bamboo design. With its clean lines, refined decor and nice patina, this antique Chinese Qing dynasty altar...