Carved Oriental Coffee Table, Warm Elm d50 Tables like our black lacquer

Tables like our black lacquer ladies cabinet were made popular during the Qing dynasty

wing-like 'flanges' at each end are typical of furniture used throughout China for a religious purpose

while above this is a lotus flower to denote long life and wealth

very few of these pieces were ever produced and they are very much investment pieces these days

with a curved apron above the feet and circular brass handles

Carved Oriental Coffee Table, Warm Elm d50 Tables like our black lacquerThis lovely warm colour, solid wood, coffee table is in a contemporary style but still with some classic oriental features, such as the 'horse hoof' shaped feet and circular brass handles. It includes three drawers on either side for useful storage, and an open lattice shelf at the bottom produced from individual pieces of wood and in a traditional Chinese design perfect for magazines and newspapers. The top panel of the table is in rattan, sanded