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Late C19th/ Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Rectangular Altar Table .
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for sale €2,106     $2,286
£1,800
M Lees and Sons

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Late C19th/ Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Rectangular Altar Table .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th / early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood rectangular altar table .

Carved huali altar table with pierced and carved lateral and end friezes , raised on square end supports with carved feet detail. Of traditional design rectangular top with a central ‘floating’ panel.

Of rare collapsible design with skilfully made numbered joints and mitres allowing the table to be disassembled for ease of transportation.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Some minor historic marks to top and a small shrinkage gap to ‘floating’ panel top commensurate with age .

A smart Chinese hardwood table of good height , scale and proportions, suitable for use as a console table or for displaying objects.

H 40”

W 60”

D18”

China c.1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Hardwood Altar Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08573573
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Moulded frame enclosing a floating panel: allows natural seasonal movement of the timber.
Softened relief on the pierced scroll apron: years of dusting and handling.
Rubbing and softening to the lower stretchers: wear from long domestic use.
Darkened wax settling into the recesses: undisturbed accumulation over a century.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1081939
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 247
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th / early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood rectangular altar table .
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Carved huali altar table with pierced and carved lateral and end friezes , raised on square end supports with carved feet detail.
M Lees and Sons

Of traditional design rectangular top with a central ‘floating’ panel.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century Chinese carved hardwood altar table with an openwork apron and straight legs.
fig 1. Late C19th/ Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Rectangular Altar Table .

Of rare collapsible design with skilfully made numbered joints and mitres allowing the table to be disassembled for ease of transportation.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Some minor historic marks to top and a small shrinkage gap to ‘floating’ panel top commensurate with age .

A smart Chinese hardwood table of good height , scale and proportions, suitable for use as a console table or for displaying objects.

H 40”

W 60”

D18”

China c.1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Hardwood Altar Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08573573
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Moulded frame enclosing a floating panel: allows natural seasonal movement of the timber.
Softened relief on the pierced scroll apron: years of dusting and handling.
Rubbing and softening to the lower stretchers: wear from long domestic use.
Darkened wax settling into the recesses: undisturbed accumulation over a century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081939
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 247
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A late nineteenth-century Chinese carved hardwood altar table with an openwork apron and straight legs.
Late C19th/ early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood rectangular altar table .
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  • ObjectConsole Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOpenwork carved apron, Trestle legs, Rectangular top, Scroll spandrels
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This Chinese Qing Dynasty altar table dates from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century and follows a traditional form. Constructed from dark brown huali hardwood with a rich patina, the piece comprises a rectangular top with a central floating panel, supported by square trestle legs featuring carved feet. Pierced and carved openwork aprons run along the lateral and end friezes, complemented by intricate scroll spandrels and corner carvings. The structure employs collapsible joints and mitres for disassembly, showing minor historic marks on the top alongside a small shrinkage gap. Dimensions are 100 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. Positioned in an entryway or hallway, the console table suits use beside the front door for placing keys and correspondence, or alternatively serves as a display surface in a living room or dining space for decorative items, ceramics, or lamps. The slim profile and considerable width allow placement against walls in narrow corridors without obstructing movement, while the open framework underneath keeps the surrounding area visually light. The piece integrates into traditional or eclectic interior schemes as a functional surface with historical craftsmanship.

FAQs

Altar tables were traditionally used in Chinese homes during the Qing Dynasty to hold ancestral tablets, incense burners, and ceremonial offerings. These long, narrow tables featured carved aprons and served as central ritual items within traditional residences.

Traditional Chinese altar tables were crafted from dense hardwoods such as zitan, huanghuali, rosewood, or elm. They were built using precise joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon joints, without the reliance on metal fasteners or glue.

Authentic pieces feature traditional hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural surface wear on touchpoints, and carved spandrels or openwork aprons. The wood often exhibits a distinct aged patina and visible hand-planing marks on structural undersides.

A Chinese altar table functions effectively as a console table in modern spaces, placed in an entryway, hallway, or behind a sofa. It can be paired with modern artwork above and styled with minimalist ceramic vessels to balance historical detail with contemporary design.

Keep the table positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or splitting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish.
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