8,408  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
ID #SA1225718
FOR SALE
£1,200
Email
Save
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tilt Top Occasional Table C.1900
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €1,404     $1,524
£1,200
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2012
View Dealers Stock Page
Id #SA1225718
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Chinese Lacquer Tilt Top Occasional Table C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A striking antique Chinese lacquer tilt top table dating from circa 1900, beautifully hand decorated with an intricate Chinoiserie landscape featuring figures, birds, trees and stylised foliage, all executed in rich gilt and coloured lacquer against a deep black ground.

The circular top is exceptionally decorative, displaying an elegant scene of scholars gathered within a tranquil garden setting beneath pine trees and drifting clouds, surrounded by an ornate scrolling foliate border. The fine hand-painted decoration demonstrates the skill of the craftsman, whilst the beautifully aged lacquer has developed the rich character and patina.

The ingenious tilt-top mechanism allows the table to be stored upright when not in use, creating a dramatic decorative display whilst occupying very little floor space. Lowered into position, it becomes an elegant occasional, lamp or centre table suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

The table is raised on a turned lacquered pedestal decorated with further gilt bamboo motifs, standing upon an attractive tripod base with shaped feet, complementing the circular top perfectly.

Dimensions

Height (Top Raised): 116cm

Height (Top Down): 82cm

Diameter: 85cm

Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Chinese Lacquer Tilt Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225718
Description
A striking antique Chinese lacquer tilt top table dating from circa 1900, beautifully hand decorated with an intricate Chinoiserie landscape featuring figures, birds, trees and stylised foliage, all executed in rich gilt and coloured lacquer against a deep black ground.

The circular top is exceptionally decorative, displaying an elegant scene of scholars gathered within a tranquil garden setting beneath pine trees and drifting clouds, surrounded by an ornate scrolling foliate border.

The fine hand-painted decoration demonstrates the skill of the craftsman, whilst the beautifully aged lacquer has developed the rich character and patina.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base.
fig 1. Antique Chinese Lacquer Tilt Top Occasional Table C.1900

The ingenious tilt-top mechanism allows the table to be stored upright when not in use, creating a dramatic decorative display whilst occupying very little floor space. Lowered into position, it becomes an elegant occasional, lamp or centre table suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 2. A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base.
fig 2. Antique Chinese Lacquer Tilt Top Occasional Table C.1900

The table is raised on a turned lacquered pedestal decorated with further gilt bamboo motifs, standing upon an attractive tripod base with shaped feet, complementing the circular top perfectly.

Dimensions

Height (Top Raised): 116cm

Height (Top Down): 82cm

Diameter: 85cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Chinese Lacquer Tilt Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225718
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base.
1 / 5
Archive I A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base.

Antique Chinese Lacquer Tilt Top Occasional Table c.1900

Archive II A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base. View II
Archive III A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base. View III
Archive IV A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base. View IV
Archive V A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base. View V
Enlarged Archival View
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 156
Items Sold 923
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Verified Since Oct 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
Verified
Oct 2012
For Sale
156
Sold
923
A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base.
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tilt Top Occasional Table c.1900
Ref: SA1225718
A circular black lacquer tilt-top table decorated with gilded Chinese figures, flora, and fauna on a turned pedestal tripod base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Chinese export lacquer furniture developed as artisan workshops produced items specifically tailored for European export markets during the Qing dynasty. These pieces blended traditional Asian lacquer techniques with Western furniture forms, such as tilt-top tables.

These tables feature timber bases covered with multiple layers of natural sap-based lacquer. Decoration was executed using gold leaf, paint pigments, and detailed gilding over polished black surfaces.

Authentic late 19th and early 20th-century pieces display natural age-related craquelure, subtle wear on handling points, traditional joinery techniques, and genuine hand-painted gold leaf artwork rather than modern screen printing.

In modern interiors, a tilt-top table can be placed vertically in an empty corner or hallway to function as visual art, or positioned horizontally alongside seating as an accent coffee or tea table.

Preservation requires keeping the lacquer away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and excess moisture to prevent cracking. Dusting with a dry microfibre cloth is recommended, avoiding chemical polishes or water.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories