China (panel), Late 17th century panel; converted circa 1920s–1940s
17th Century Chinese Lacquer Panel Coffee Table
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| Period | Late 17th century panel; converted circa 1920s–1940s |
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| Origin | China (panel) |
| Material | Carved and polychrome-decorated lacquer panel; glass top |
| Dimensions | H 40 × W 107 × D 51 cm H 15.75 × W 42 × D 20 in |
| Condition | Signs of age and use, touchups to decoration, wear to glass. |
| Provenance | Private collection, UK |
A very decorative coffee table, made from a late 17th century Chinese lacquer screen panel, covered with a glass top.
Circa 1920's – 1940's conversion.
Why we love it
We like its useful proportions and the tastefully made conversion. The old lacquer panel, exquisitely carved and polychrome-decorated with figures and pagodas, was repurposed early
in the 20th century to form this beautiful table.
It was a common practice in the 18th century to incorporate oriental lacquer panels into furniture made in Europe. The most virtuoso of the French maître ébénistes laid the Chinese lacquer onto the most complex curvilinear surfaces.
Measurements
Height 15.75 in / 40 cm
Width 42 in / 107 cm
Depth 20 in / 51 cm
Condition
Signs of age and use, touchups to decoration, wear to glass.
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