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An Eighteenth Century Altar Table from Shanghai.
One of the most satisfying harmonies in classic Chinese furniture comes from the combination of opposing qualities: light and dark, heavy and delicate. This superb altar table, for example, combines a formal, massive power with playful elegance.
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An Elmwood Sideboard, from Northern China
This piece would have been used as a painting or work table. Built in
Shanxi Province in the early nineteenth century, made entirely of yu mu,
this sideboard still retains much of its original lacquered finish.
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A Lacquered Writing Desk, from Ning-Bo.
This beautiful desk has a combination of surfaces, an original black lacquer from the 1860s when it was built, and a red lacquer overlay that dates from about 100 years ago. The result is an extraordinarily rich working surface and a lovely patina.
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A 17th Century Dining Table.
Dating from approximately 1650, with floral details and much of the original lacquer.
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An Original 18th Century Long Walnut Table.
An 18th century long table still in its original form. It has not been glued or altered in any way so that the table can be disassembled as was originally intended. This recessed-legged table has flat top, unmitred bridle joints, a low stretcher and a carved panel between the legs.
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A Small Elmwood Kang Table.
A simple unwaisted kang table of elm with simulated bamboo design. Early 19th century, all original. 24" square and 12" high.
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A Walnut Hall Table, from Shanxi Province.
Dating from the 18th century, built entirely of walnut (hateo-mu), this charming table comes from the entrance hall of a wealthy private home in northeastern China. Unwaisted, with mitre and exposed tenon joinery, this table has a frame-and-panel top, and a four-sided openwork apron. Its delicate straight legs are shaped in a simulated bamboo design.
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An Early 19th Century Scroll Table.
An untouched waistless scroll table with solid walnut top. It retains much of its original lacquer. The apron has a repeating scroll pattern and the sides have pierced floral carving that suggests dragons.
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A Black Lacquer Kang Table.
19th Century elmwood kang table in as-found original condition. Made for the kang of a wealthy merchant with a solid top and sides. The carved apron and two circular medallions are typical of Shanxi carving, showing a geometric design entwined with vines.
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