Grand-Scale Qing Dynasty Alter Table

A large elm-wood altar or console table with everted flanges or 'qiaotou' (commonly called "birds wings"), supported on recessed trestle legs with multiple carved, stylized ruyi in s...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, carved cloud motifs and orange, red and brown lacquer. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this altar table attracts our attention with its elegant lines and warm reddish orange and brown lacquer. The table features a rectangular planked top flanked with everted flanges, sitting above an elegant apron. This apron is adorned with carved cloudy scrolls, an auspicious motif in China. The ensemble is raised on four traditional splaying legs with reeded accentuation. The sides will reveal nicely carved stretchers with pierced motifs, connecting the legs to one another. The back showcases a carved apron, with a much more simple design and sans the clouds. With its graceful lines, skillfully carved décor and red, orange and brown patina, this Chinese Qing Dynasty altar...

Console table in "Faux Bamboo" (wood carved to resemble bamboo), original black lacquer with natural patina. Drawer with Chinese characters describing the owner's love for bamboo. ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the Shandong province, with carved apron and splaying legs. Created in the Eastern province of Shandong during the 19th century...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden altar console table from the 19th century with everted flanges, scrolling spandrels and carved side panels. Created in China during the 19th cent...

An antique Chinese Qing dynasty wooden console table from the early 20th century, with pillar-shaped strut motifs, straight legs and natural patina. Crafted in China during the early...