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Low Chinese Kang Table with Spiral Spandrels, c. 1850

About the Item

Traditionally, a low table such as this would have been used as a daybed, providing not only a place to sleep but also a space to drink tea, play a game, or share an intimate moment. Built in the mid-19th century, this elmwood table was likely commissioned by a wealthy homeowner in China's Shanxi province. The table's simple form is balanced by humpback stretchers and charismatic spandrels, hand-carved to resemble billowing clouds. The original top was replaced by one of crushed bamboo, providing a firm, subtly textured surface, making it ideal as a coffee table or low console.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 76.5 in (194.31 cm)Depth: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Elm,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: QQQ0911stDibs: LU820011763981

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