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Fine Quality Rare Late C19th Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Scholar's Table or Stand in Hongmu .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,053     $1,143
£900
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Fine Quality Rare Late C19th Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Scholar's Table or Stand in Hongmu .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Fine quality rare late C19th Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood Scholar's table or stand in hongmu.

For use on a larger scholar's as a small table for placements of scholar's items and precious objects , such as an ink-stone , brush pot, wrist-rest, items of jade etc.. The objects were in a sense the luxury items of their time , but rather than wealth they represented the physical embodiment of the scholars intellectual curiosity and aesthetic taste.

The rectangular low stand or table with a 'floating' panel top and with inset panelled ends . The open-work frieze with ruyi motif carvings (symbolic of good fortune) and 'endless knot' style frets to the corners. Of free-standing form , raised upon square legs with a shaped foot .

In excellent original condition, has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

H 7"

W 18"

D 12"

China c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Hardwood Scholars Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA532785
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 183
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Fine quality rare late C19th Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood Scholar's table or stand in hongmu.
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For use on a larger scholar's as a small table for placements of scholar's items and precious objects , such as an ink-stone , brush pot, wrist-rest, items of jade etc.
M Lees and Sons

. The objects were in a sense the luxury items of their time , but rather than wealth they represented the physical embodiment of the scholars intellectual curiosity and aesthetic taste.

fig 1. A late 19th-century Chinese dark hongmu hardwood scholars low table featuring carved cloud motif spandrels and straight legs.
fig 1. Fine Quality Rare Late C19th Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Scholar's Table or Stand in Hongmu .

The rectangular low stand or table with a 'floating' panel top and with inset panelled ends . The open-work frieze with ruyi motif carvings (symbolic of good fortune) and 'endless knot' style frets to the corners. Of free-standing form , raised upon square legs with a shaped foot .

In excellent original condition, has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

H 7"

W 18"

D 12"

China c.1880

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Hardwood Scholars Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA532785
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 183
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 19th-century Chinese dark hongmu hardwood scholars low table featuring carved cloud motif spandrels and straight legs.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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M Lees and Sons
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A late 19th-century Chinese dark hongmu hardwood scholars low table featuring carved cloud motif spandrels and straight legs.
Fine quality rare late C19th Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood Scholar's table or stand in hongmu .
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  • ObjectLow Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHongmu, Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCloud motif carvings, Carved spandrels, Floating panel top, Straight legs
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This late nineteenth-century Qing Dynasty Chinese scholar low table or stand is made from dark brown hongmu hardwood with a cleaned and waxed finish. The rectangular piece has a floating panel top and inset panelled ends, elevated on straight square legs with shaped feet. The open-work frieze displays ruyi cloud motif carvings and endless knot style fretwork spandrels at the corners. The table measures 18 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. It functions effectively today as a distinctive coffee table or a low display stand in a living room or study to hold decorative items such as books, ceramics, or small sculptures.

FAQs

A scholars table, or kang table, is a low timber surface traditionally utilised in Chinese interiors for calligraphy, reading, or displaying prized art objects while seated on a raised platform.

Qing dynasty furniture was predominantly crafted using dense tropical hardwoods such as hongmu, zitan, and huanghuali, constructed with complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without the use of nails or glue.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved decorative motifs, precise floating panel construction to accommodate timber movement, and natural surface patination rather than uniform modern synthetic finishes.

A low Chinese table functions as a refined coffee table or a low display platform for books, ceramics, and botanical arrangements within contemporary living spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax sparingly to preserve the woods lustre while avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and moisture.
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