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A Chinese Square Game Table
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A game table from the 19th century with humpback stretchers, pillar legs and bamboo motif bundled crossmembers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this sturdy table features a square planked top sitting above an openwork apron. It is raised on four simple cylindrical legs that suggest tree trunks. In fact, "round-posted" furniture of this type traces its origins to the very beginning of Chinese furniture, which was very close to nature. The Chinese favored square tables for dining and often moved furniture from room to room or to an outdoor courtyard if the weather was pleasant. Accordingly, the table is quite portable. The wood has various imperfections that only add to its charm and beauty. The joinery of the piece has been tightened with the addition of small shims and the piece has been given a coating of beeswax. Otherwise it has been left in its original state. It is an ideal addition to a modern room and ready to be used as a dining table, game table or center table.
- Dimensions:Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: 23T011781stDibs: LU886435185222
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