Black Lacquer Console Table With 5 Drawers - 19th Century Chairs This is not an antique

This is not an antique piece - it has been rather cleverly made from old reclaimed wood in China

with intentional wear and aged surface character

104 x 4 x 132 (wxdxh cms)

Condition: Good Antique Condition With Wear Consistent With Age And Use

Fine Glazed Celadon Porcelain vase in a delicate shade of jade green

Black Lacquer Console Table With 5 Drawers - 19th Century Chairs This is not an antiqueThis elm (yumu) console table is from a Shanxi farmhouse and dates from the 19th century. It has five handy drawers and is still coated in its original black lacquer. Made in the provincial style, this very elegant Chinese table has five very useful drawers Ideal for a narrow hallway or in a dining area. Also known as Altar Tables they were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss