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Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table

19th century
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An Extremely Good Quality Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Table, Or Coffee Table, Having Stunningly Figured Panelled Top, Over Elegantly Carved And Pierced Frieze, Flanked By Pierced And Carved Curved Ends And Further Carved Scrolling Supports.

A very attractive 19th Century Coffee Table which is fairly typical of the items which were being produced in China specifically for the western market from early in the 19th century and beyond. These items are commonly referred to as having been made for the Chinese Export market.

Normally referred to as opium tables due to their similarity in design to other tables used in China during the 18th and 19th centuries for people to sit on the floor and smoke opium at these hardwood coffee tables are always very popular indeed. That is mainly because they serve a purpose which very few other genuine antiques can, which is be used as a coffee table in modern interiors.

The oriental hardwood which it is constructed from is a particularly hard wearing wood making it perfect for use as a coffee table and requiring very little ongoing care, polishing and attention

It is also worth mentioning how wonderfully figured the top is, really quite a rare feature indeed.

This item is ready to placed straight into the home having had a clean, polish and wax in the traditional manner at our workshops.

Circa 1870.

Height 12.5in.

Width 39in.

Depth 17in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Chinese Opium Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1170781
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9751
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Description
An Extremely Good Quality Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Table, Or Coffee Table, Having Stunningly Figured Panelled Top, Over Elegantly Carved And Pierced Frieze, Flanked By Pierced And Carved Curved Ends And Further Carved Scrolling Supports.
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A very attractive 19th Century Coffee Table which is fairly typical of the items which were being produced in China specifically for the western market from early in the 19th century and beyond.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

These items are commonly referred to as having been made for the Chinese Export market.

fig 1. A low-profile 19th-century Oriental hardwood coffee table featuring an intricately carved floral apron and inwardly curved scroll legs.
fig 1. Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table

Normally referred to as opium tables due to their similarity in design to other tables used in China during the 18th and 19th centuries for people to sit on the floor and smoke opium at these hardwood coffee tables are always very popular indeed. That is mainly because they serve a purpose which very few other genuine antiques can, which is be used as a coffee table in modern interiors.

fig 2. A low-profile 19th-century Oriental hardwood coffee table featuring an intricately carved floral apron and inwardly curved scroll legs.
fig 2. Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table

The oriental hardwood which it is constructed from is a particularly hard wearing wood making it perfect for use as a coffee table and requiring very little ongoing care, polishing and attention

It is also worth mentioning how wonderfully figured the top is, really quite a rare feature indeed.

This item is ready to placed straight into the home having had a clean, polish and wax in the traditional manner at our workshops.

Circa 1870.

Height 12.5in.

Width 39in.

Depth 17in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Chinese Opium Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170781
Dealers Internal Ref
9751
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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Historically developed in East Asia during the Qing Dynasty, an opium table is a low-profile wooden platform used for tea ceremonies, reclining, and informal gatherings. In modern interior design, these pieces are commonly repurposed as central coffee tables.

These tables were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, elm, zitan, or chicken-wing wood. Craftsmen utilized complex mortise and tenon joinery rather than metal nails or screws to assemble the frame.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery marks, natural patination from age, and floating centre top panels designed to accommodate wood expansion. Tool marks on the underside and hand-executed pierced aprons also indicate period construction.

Position the piece as a central focal point in front of modern seating to create contrast between clean lines and ornate carving. Keep tabletop accessories minimal, such as simple ceramic vessels or art books, to highlight the wood grain and relief detail.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax annually to nourish the hardwood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent shrinkage, splitting, or fading of the timber finish.
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