This late 19 century Chinese altar table with everted ends features 4 pairs hand carved clouds spandrels on both front and back. The restoration to this antique table from countryside of Shanxi Province is kept to minimum intentionally. The original one slab top showing deep wood lines, cracks and aged natural wood color can only be created by passing of time. Solid construction, naturally aged wood showing age proper patinas, dents, knots, lines, spots, and wear and tears. A fine example of traditional Chinese joinery: every piece of wood is calculated to interlock in a seamless way to provide structural strength and enhances the beauty of the design. This rustic altar table with its original wood color, 4 pairs hand carved clouds spandrels, beautiful aged top, and everted ends will make an astonishing Asian console table in a living room, dining room, hall way or entryway.

Crafted in the late 18th century, this altar table is distinguished by its intricately hand-carved Ruyi panel legs. A Ruyi, meaning 'as desired' in Chinese, embodies both ceremonial significance in Chinese Buddhism and symbolizes good fortune in folklore. The table showcases a naturally aged wooden top and robust construction, adorned with delightful patinas, age-appropriate dents, and graceful signs of wear and tear. As an antique Chinese piece, it effortlessly transforms into an elegant Asian console table, a perfect addition to grand living rooms, dining spaces, hallways, or entryways.

This exceptional antique altar table measures 109" inch long and is in its original condition. Crafted in the early 19th century, this altar table is distinguished by its intricately hand-carved ruyi panel legs and 4 pairs ruyi spandrels on both front and back. A ruyi, meaning 'as desired' in Chinese, embodies both ceremonial significance in Chinese Buddhism and symbolizes good fortune in folklore. The table showcases naturally aged wooden top and robust construction, adorned with delightful patinas, age-appropriate dents, and graceful signs of wear and tear.

Choose this striking piece as the anchor for your design, and you won't go wrong. Strong simple lines, coupled with a hand scraped black finish, make this piece a sophisticated focal point for any inspired interior.

its beautiful. Penny. Mon Jul 07 2025

Crafted in the late 18th century, this altar table is distinguished by its intricately hand-carved Ruyi panel legs. A Ruyi, meaning 'as desired' in Chinese, embodies both ceremonial significance in Chinese Buddhism and symbolizes good fortune in folklore. The table showcases a naturally aged wooden top and robust construction, adorned with delightful patinas, age-appropriate dents, and graceful signs of wear and tear. As an antique Chinese piece, it effortlessly transforms into an elegant Asian console table, a perfect addition to grand living rooms, dining spaces, hallways, or entryways.

Solid walnut console. Hand-carved corbels. Available in Walnut finish or as shown in walnut finish with antique black accents.