{"product_id":"untitled-16may_16-06-31","title":"Late Qing Chinese Elm Altar \/ Console Table – Antique Hand Carved Side Table c.1880–1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful antique Chinese elm altar \/ console table dating from the Late Qing to early Republic period, circa 1880–1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant long table features a richly aged solid elm top above a hand carved apron decorated with flowing floral and scroll motifs, highlighted by traditional dark lacquered detailing. The slim proportions and clean lines are very much in keeping with classic Chinese scholar and altar furniture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, the table displays genuine age, honest wear and a wonderfully time-earned patina throughout. The underside reveals traditional hand-finished construction techniques and naturally aged timber surfaces consistent with late 19th to early 20th century Chinese furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly versatile piece ideal for use as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea console table\u003cbr\u003ehallway table\u003cbr\u003esofa table\u003cbr\u003edisplay stand\u003cbr\u003emedia console\u003cbr\u003eor decorative altar table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of warm elm tones, carved detail and simple architectural form allows it to work equally well in antique, rustic, wabi-sabi or contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good antique condition overall with age-related wear, marks, surface variation and historic character consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and full of charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely decorative and usable antique with fantastic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 52cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth 138cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth 38cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the size and weight shipping will be by special courier and will require a degree of communication\/flexibility.\u003cbr\u003eCollection from our East Cheshire Studio Welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"InglewoodDesign","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56254158602619,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3958\/3159\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_49f0e25e-2394-4ae5-9752-bb212710d31d.png?v=1778944183","url":"https:\/\/inglewooddesign.co.uk\/products\/untitled-16may_16-06-31","provider":"InglewoodDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}