Black Lacquer Console Table From Shanxi - 19th Century shawl rich natural patina

rich natural patina

equally effective displayed as standalone decorative art or used with tea lights

reception styling

One of a pair of old Chinese red and black lacquer wedding cabinets from Shanxi province

Black Lacquer Console Table From Shanxi - 19th Century shawl rich natural patinaThis rustic Chinese altar table is made in classic Ming style dating from the 19th century and is originally from Shanxi. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. This piece was once fully black lacquered and with use, the wood grain is partially visible. It's made from a mix of poplar and elm woods. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would