This antique Chinese console table with drawers in solid wood, with two drawers with ring pulls and legs with bottle-neck bases, is a domestic side piece from northern China around 1900. Originates from northern China, from the late Qing period, where local wood was worked using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery.
Consoles with drawers were common in Chinese domestic spaces of the Qing period, used as writing tables, light sideboards or hall tables. The detail of legs terminating in a rounded bottle-neck base is characteristic of northern Chinese carpentry.
The top is formed by assembled planks with a subtle perimeter moulding. The two drawers slide on wooden guides and carry brass ring pulls. The straight legs end in a rounded widening typical of the region.
The wood shows a warm natural patina, with deeper darkening on the tabletop and drawer fronts. The wear is even and consistent with the age of the piece.
This console suits japandi, wabi-sabi or minimalist interiors. It works as a hall table, light sideboard or writing desk.
Details
- Dimensions: Length 103 cm – Width 55 cm – Height 87 cm
- Style: Qing Dynasty
- Materials and techniques: Solid wood; brass hardware; traditional Chinese mortise-and-tenon joinery.
- Place of origin: China
- Period: Late Qing
- Date of manufacture: Circa 1900
- Condition: Good. May show marks, stains and signs of use. Wear consistent with age and use.
This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
ONE OF A KIND PIECE
