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19th C Chinoiserie Dressing Table
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19th C Chinoiserie Dressing Table

19th century
Sold 30 May 2026 · William James Antiques
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A 19th C Chinoiserie decorated ebonised writing table attributed to Gillows, in wonderful untouched condition throughout. This super quality table with a kidney shaped top and original inset Moroccan leather. The whole raised on fluted parcel gilt legs with adjoining stretchers and a leather tooled foot- rest. Retaining the original shallow gilt lacquered brass castors. English, Circa 1870.A 19th C Chinoiserie decorated ebonised writing table attributed to Gillows, in wonderful untouched condition throughout. This super quality table with a kidney shaped top and original inset Moroccan leather. The whole raised on fluted parcel gilt legs with adjoining stretchers and a leather tooled foot- rest. Retaining the original shallow gilt lacquered brass castors. English, Circa 1870, atb. Gillows.

Dimensions: Height: 73.75 cm - 29 Inches, Width: 122 cm - 48 Inches, Depth: 64 cm - 25 1/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 19th Century Chinoiserie Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.8cm (29.06")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1196330
Description
A 19th C Chinoiserie decorated ebonised writing table attributed to Gillows, in wonderful untouched condition throughout. This super quality table with a kidney shaped top and original inset Moroccan leather.
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The whole raised on fluted parcel gilt legs with adjoining stretchers and a leather tooled foot- rest.
William James Antiques

Retaining the original shallow gilt lacquered brass castors. English, Circa 1870.A 19th C Chinoiserie decorated ebonised writing table attributed to Gillows, in wonderful untouched condition throughout. This super quality table with a kidney shaped top and original inset Moroccan leather. The whole raised on fluted parcel gilt legs with adjoining stretchers and a leather tooled foot- rest. Retaining the original shallow gilt lacquered brass castors. English, Circa 1870, atb. Gillows.

Dimensions: Height: 73.75 cm - 29 Inches, Width: 122 cm - 48 Inches, Depth: 64 cm - 25 1/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 19th Century Chinoiserie Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Height
73.8cm (29.06")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1196330
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. SOLD30 MAY 26
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Archive I A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. SOLD30 MAY 26

19th C Chinoiserie Dressing Table

Archive II A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View II
Archive III A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf. View IX
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A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf.
19th C Chinoiserie Dressing Table
Ref: SA1196330
A 19th-century kidney-shaped chinoiserie dressing table featuring black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold oriental landscapes, turned legs on castors, and an undershelf.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Gilt, Leather
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsHand-painted landscapes, Gilt highlights, Kidney-shaped top, Turned legs with castors
  • SizeH 73.8 cm (29 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

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Chinoiserie is a European decorative art style that reflects Chinese artistic influences, popularised in the 17th and 18th centuries and revived during the Victorian era, characterised by motifs such as landscapes, figures, and pagodas rendered in lacquer and gilding.

These items typically feature a wooden carcass finished with multiple layers of black or coloured lacquer, embellished with hand-painted gold leaf or metallic pigments depicting traditional oriental scenes, often combined with gilded highlights.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-mixed natural resin lacquers with characteristic fine craquelure, hand-applied gold leaf showing minor wear consistent with age, traditional joinery methods underneath, and hand-forged or early brass hardware.

This piece works effectively as a striking focal point in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, styled minimally with a simple frameless mirror and modern lighting to contrast the ornate historical details.

Maintain lacquered surfaces by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding moisture, alcohol, or chemical polishes that can damage the delicate finish.
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