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Burmese Laquer Table
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Burmese Laquer Table

1920 - 1940
Description

A large 20th century Burmese red laquer octagonal table with detachable top.and folding base. There are some minor losses to the corners but on the whole it is in good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Burmese Lacquer Side Table to the 1930s.

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SA1167660
Description
A large 20th century Burmese red laquer octagonal table with detachable top.and folding base. There are some minor losses to the corners but on the whole it is in good condition.
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Burmese Lacquer Side Table to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167660
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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An octagonal Burmese red lacquer side table featuring detailed black incised engravings of traditional figures and architectural motifs.
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Archive I An octagonal Burmese red lacquer side table featuring detailed black incised engravings of traditional figures and architectural motifs.

Burmese Laquer Table

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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

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An octagonal Burmese red lacquer side table featuring detailed black incised engravings of traditional figures and architectural motifs.
Burmese Laquer Table
Ref: SA1167660
An octagonal Burmese red lacquer side table featuring detailed black incised engravings of traditional figures and architectural motifs.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleAnglo-Burmese
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer
  • ColourRed and Black
  • MotifsOctagonal top, incised yun engraving, arch-cut folding base, floral borders
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 84 cm (33 in)

This Anglo-Burmese occasional table dates from the 1930 period and serves as a striking centrepiece for a gentleman's library or placement at the end of a sofa. Formed from wood finished in a vibrant red and black lacquer, the piece displays intricate incised yun engraving across its surfaces. The octagonal top features detailed black depictions of traditional figures, intricate architectural motifs, and formal floral borders that extend outward to the raised edges. Beneath the top, the folding base incorporates arch-cut panels decorated with distinct animal and figurative scenes set within black-and-red recessed frames. Minor losses to the lacquer corners show normal signs of age, while the clever detachable top and hinged structure allow the base to fold flat for convenient storage. Standing at 72 cm high and 84 cm wide, the table offers ample surface area for lamps, books, or decorative items. Daily use suits a living room, study, or reading corner where the bold vermilion palette and oriental ornamentation complement both traditional and eclectic interiors.

FAQs

Burmese lacquerware, known locally as yun, has a rich tradition centred in regions such as Bagan. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, artisans produced elaborate octagonal and folding tables incorporating intricate incised iconography for both domestic use and colonial export.

These tables are constructed with a timber or woven bamboo frame coated in multiple layers of thitsi resin, derived from the Melanorrhoea usitata tree. Red coloration is achieved using ground cinnabar pigment, while etched lines are filled with black carbon or graphite.

Authentic pieces exhibit fine, hand-incised detailing (yun decoration) depicting Burmese folklore, astrological signs, or court scenes rather than modern surface painting. Age is evidenced by natural surface craquelure, slight wear around the joints, and a weighted, resinous texture.

Position the table as a statement accent piece beside a neutral fabric sofa or armchair to allow the red and black hues to contrast. It also functions well within a library or reading corner, paired with brass lamps and dark wood accents.

Dust the surface regularly using a clean, soft dry cloth or a slightly dampened microfibre cloth. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, radiator heat, and chemical polishes, as fluctuating humidity and harsh solvents can cause natural lacquer to crack or lift.
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