17th Century Chinese Lacquer Panel Coffee Table

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.