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Antique Chinese Table
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for sale €3,452     $3,747
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Antique Chinese Table

19th century
Description

A very fine and large Chinese hardwood centre table with an inset marble top. It is modelled on an English Georgian supper table and was likely made for an English family visiting China in the early 19th century.

Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Marble Centre Table to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
98cm (38.58")
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SA1029055
Description
A very fine and large Chinese hardwood centre table with an inset marble top.
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It is modelled on an English Georgian supper table and was likely made for an English family visiting China in the early 19th century.
David Robinson Antiques
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Marble Centre Table to the 1850s.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Reference Numbers
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SA1029055
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Robinson Antiques Profile Page

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A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base.
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Archive I A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base.

Antique Chinese Table

Archive II A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base. View II
Archive III A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base. View III
Archive IV A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base. View IV
Archive V A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base. View V
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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

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David Robinson Antiques
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A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base.
Antique Chinese Table
Ref: SA1029055
A circular dark carved hardwood centre table featuring an inset marble top, intricate pierced apron, central carved column, and tripod base.
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  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced carved apron, Inset marble top, Carved pedestal column, Claw feet
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 98 cm (39 in)

This Qing Dynasty centre table from 1850 is made from dark brown hardwood with an inset marble top, combining traditional Chinese craftsmanship with the form of an English Georgian supper table. The round top sits above an elaborate pierced carved apron decorated with continuous scrollwork, supported by a heavily carved central pedestal column and a tripod base ending in claw feet. Visible details include deeply carved floral motifs along the scrolled legs and a turned lower section above the feet, showing surface wear and natural grain variations across the polished timber. The piece measures 80 cm high by 98 cm wide, providing a functional surface for a study or library. Positioned centrally in a room, the table serves as a display surface or a striking focal point for interior settings. The combination of the heavy dark wood and the patterned marble insert introduces a distinctive global decorative element to traditional or eclectic spaces. The sturdy tripod structure and solid round top provide everyday utility while maintaining the ornate aesthetic typical of nineteenth-century export furniture produced for Western buyers in China.

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Typically produced during the late Qing Dynasty for domestic use and Western export markets, these tables feature a circular carved hardwood frame inset with a polished marble panel, supported by a central carved column and tripod base.

They were constructed using dense tropical hardwoods such as hongmu, zitan, or rosewood, relying on traditional floating panel joinery and mortise-and-tenon construction without metallic fasteners.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved pierced aprons, dense dark hardwood with natural grain variations, hand-fitted marble inserts, and visible hand tool marks on unexposed undersides.

Positioned as a central feature in an entryway or living room, the rich wood tones and sculptural silhouette pair effectively with minimalist contemporary seating or architectural elements.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid placing hot or acidic items directly on the marble surface, and keep the table away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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