16th C, Elm, Shanxi. Important as table for holding Buddha figure in ancestral worship; rare as coffers disappeared after…
18th C, Camphor, Fujian. Height makes it likely used as valued altar table, antique lacquered and carved half-round tables rare.…
16th Century, Elm, Shanxi. Thick dark lacquer mixed with fibers and “inverted sword leg” style characterize its Ming origin;…
Early/mid-Qing, nanmu body, elm top, Shanxi. Fine workmanship, quality material, original rich coloring; excellent condition. 33½” h. 39½” w. 21¼”…
19th C, elm, found in Beijing. 28″ w, 17.5″ d, 15.5″ h. This low table is a unique opium-gadgets storing…
18th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi. Traditional design and construction; ‘taohuan’ side panel between legs; top shows patina of old age.…
18th C, Cypress, Fujian. Original lacquer and brass lock-plate; gilded relief carvings with symbolic significance. 48.25″ L, 23.25″ W, 35.5″…
Late 1800s, cypress, Anhui. Both sides decorated so can stand beautifully in middle of room; drawers have original lock-plates 59.5″…
Reproduction, Beijing. Made with centuries-old Northern Elm by Chinese craftsmen adapt in traditional method of construction; solidly built, ornamented by…
18th/19th C, elm; Shanxi province. Traditional construction; original drawer pull; natural tree lacquer over core wood. 40″ w, 16″ d,…