Chinese Walnut Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC
This elegant Chinese altar table constructed in the classical Ming style with round legs, scroll ends and simple spandrels supporting the legs. It is ideal for use as a console table in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table behind a sofa.
Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household.
They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
The top is a single piece of thick walnut wood & the legs are made from Chinese red elm.
Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century.
From China
210 x 35 x 88 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
This elegant Chinese altar table constructed in the classical Ming style with round legs, scroll ends and simple spandrels supporting the legs. It is ideal for use as a console table in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table behind a sofa.
Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household.
They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
The top is a single piece of thick walnut wood & the legs are made from Chinese red elm.
Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century.
From China
210 x 35 x 88 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
Description
This elegant Chinese altar table constructed in the classical Ming style with round legs, scroll ends and simple spandrels supporting the legs. It is ideal for use as a console table in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table behind a sofa.
Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household.
They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
The top is a single piece of thick walnut wood & the legs are made from Chinese red elm.
Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century.
From China
210 x 35 x 88 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
