Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain - converted to lamp

- converted to lamp

This striking console table is a reproduction of a Chinese green lacquer table sold at Christie's auctioneers in 2021

Four drawers run along the top

or side table

and incredibly intricately carved

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain - converted to lampThis painted antique Chinese paulownia trunk is known as an opera chest. It originates from Shanxi province and dates from the late 19th century. Opera chests, including this one, are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu ) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity, fertility & marital bliss. Upon reaching maturity the tree would be crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's