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19th Century Chinese Table Screen
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19th Century Chinese Table Screen

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A highly decorative 19th Century Chinese hardwood table screen consisting of three shaped panels, each panel having pierced and carved floral fretwork and inlaid with mother of pearl depicting a Chinese countryside scene, the panels held together on a hardwood stand with further inlay and carved fretwork. Fantastic quality and in excellent condition. Circa 1890.

30 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 32" high

77cms x 22cms x 82cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Chinese Inlaid Table Screen to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168997
Dealers Internal Reference
3743
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A highly decorative 19th Century Chinese hardwood table screen consisting of three shaped panels, each panel having pierced and carved floral fretwork and inlaid with mother of pearl depicting a Chinese countryside scene, the panels held together on a hardwood stand with further inlay and carved fretwork. Fantastic quality and in excellent condition. Circa 1890.

30 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 32" high

77cms x 22cms x 82cms high

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Chinese Inlaid Table Screen to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168997
Dealers Internal Ref
3743
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays.
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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays.

19th Century Chinese Table Screen

Archive II A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays.
Archive V A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays. View XI
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays.
19th Century Chinese table screen
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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood triptych table screen set with carved openwork borders and detailed mother-of-pearl landscape inlays.
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  • ObjectTable Screen
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Carved openwork fretwork, Triptych panels, Landscape and figurative scenes
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This 19th-century Chinese table screen is a Qing Dynasty triptych crafted from dark brown hardwood and finished with extensive mother-of-pearl inlay. The dark timber ground is detailed with iridescent floral motifs, detailed Chinese countryside scenes, and intricate carved openwork fretwork along the shaped panel borders and stand. The structured frame rests upon flat feet and incorporates lower shelf sections with geometric mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Measuring 82 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 22 cm deep, this piece fits easily onto a large sideboard top in a gentleman's library or study to display traditional landscape and figurative scenes. The decorative arrangement stands upright on a sturdy base, incorporating multiple pierced panels with contrasting shell highlights catching the light. The stepped base features low-relief floral carvings flanked by delicate geometric stringing and open friezes that echo the upper archways. Placed in a modern home, this tabletop screen serves as an ornamental centrepiece on a wide cabinet, console table, or deep shelving unit, adding structured depth and traditional craftsmanship to an interior scheme without requiring floor space.

FAQs

A Chinese table screen is a small, decorative panel mounted on a stand or hinged frame, traditionally placed on a scholars desk to shield writing materials from draughts and prevent ink from drying too quickly.

They were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as hongmu, zitan, or rosewood, and decorated with lacquered panels, carved relief work, or mother-of-pearl (nacre) inlay.

Authentic 19th-century inlay features hand-cut shell pieces fitted directly into hand-carved recess grooves in the timber, displaying natural iridescence and subtle surface variation.

A table screen serves as a striking focal point on a hallway console, sideboard, or desk, pairing well with understated modern ceramics or structured greenery.

Keep the screen away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and clean the wood and inlay gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh liquid cleaners.
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