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C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Demi-lune Hall or Console Table.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,404     $1,524
£1,200
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Demi-lune Hall or Console Table.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood demi-lune hall or console table .

Stylish half-round Chinese hardwood table of practical scale with inset figured marble ‘dreamstone’ style top. The frieze of carved scroll form above staged shelves with a platform base , the table raised on bold ,shaped cabriole style legs .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.

H 32”

W 32”

D 20”

China c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Hardwood Console Table to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06563103
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Inset figured Dali marble panel: traditional stone mounting seen in late Qing pieces.
Carved archaistic scroll apron: hand-shaped openwork typical of late nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Segmented curved frame with mortise joints: traditional Chinese timber construction.
Staged tiers and platform base: stepped arrangement for curios popular in late Qing interiors.
Soft rubbing along the front moulded edge: many years of domestic use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA794729
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 215
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
C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood demi-lune hall or console table .
“
Stylish half-round Chinese hardwood table of practical scale with inset figured marble ‘dreamstone’ style top.
M Lees and Sons

The frieze of carved scroll form above staged shelves with a platform base , the table raised on bold ,shaped cabriole style legs .

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.

H 32”

W 32”

D 20”

China c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Hardwood Console Table to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 06563103
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Inset figured Dali marble panel: traditional stone mounting seen in late Qing pieces.
Carved archaistic scroll apron: hand-shaped openwork typical of late nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Segmented curved frame with mortise joints: traditional Chinese timber construction.
Staged tiers and platform base: stepped arrangement for curios popular in late Qing interiors.
Soft rubbing along the front moulded edge: many years of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA794729
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 215
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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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving.
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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving.

C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Demi-lune Hall or Console Table.

Archive II A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,602
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving.
C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood demi-lune hall or console table.
Ref: SA794729
A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood demi-lune console table featuring an inset variegated marble top, openwork carved frieze, and lower tier shelving.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectConsole Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDemi-lune top, Openwork frieze, Marble inset, Tiered shelving
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century Chinese Qing Dynasty hall or console table adopts a demi-lune form in dark brown hardwood with a polished finish and a rich patina. The half-round top holds a fitted variegated marble inset panel, while the openwork carved frieze below shows decorative scroll motifs above staged shelving and a lower platform base. The structure rests on four shaped cabriole-style legs with curved feet. Surface wear appears minor and consistent with age across the dark timber. Measuring 80 cm high by 80 cm wide and 50 cm deep, the table provides compact tiered display space. It sits comfortably beside the front door in a hallway or serves as a functional side table in a gentleman's library or reception room.

FAQs

Qing Dynasty console tables frequently feature semicircular or rectangular forms designed to sit flush against interior walls. Key features include dense dark hardwoods, intricate openwork aprons, decorative lower stretchers, and variegated marble tops integrated into the timber framework.

Furniture from this period was constructed using dense, highly valued hardwoods such as zitan, hongmu, and rosewood. These woods were often paired with inset natural stone panels, such as Dali marble, prized for its cloud-like landscape markings.

Authentic pieces rely on traditional joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon joints, crafted without metallic fasteners or nails. Examining the weight of the timber, the hand-carved friezes, and natural patination on unexposed undersides can help verify age.

A demi-lune table functions well as an entryway focal point or secondary accent in hallway corridors due to its flat-backed profile. Incorporating minimalist ceramics or contemporary artwork above the table balances historical craftsmanship with modern decor.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical sprays that affect original lacquers. Marble inserts require immediate wiping of spills to prevent staining, alongside placement away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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