Victorian Japanese Parquetry & Tortoiseshell Bamboo Table

An unusual late Victorian bamboo occasional table with a Japanese parquetry top and bamboo supports with simulated tortoiseshell colouring. The cane edged square top inlaid with a geometric design in various specimen woods and similarly inlaid lower shelf, with an additional undertier to the top with original embossed ‘leather’ paper providing a useful place for magazines and papers.

This beautiful Anglo-Japanese Oriental inspired table is in very good condition, there is some fading and discolouration to the mottling in the bamboo and an old repaired split to the lowest shelf neither of which detract from this rare piece of Art Furniture.

Bamboo and simulated bamboo furniture has been popular in earlier time periods it was during the Aesthetic period in the late 19th century that large quantities of exotic oriental inspired bamboo furniture began to be produced in Britain. With Christopher Dresser and E. W. Godwin being chief exponents of the style, Liberty & Co of London quickly helped establish the vogue for what became known as the Japanese style.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

24 3/8in wide x 24 3/8in deep x 30in high

(62cm wide x 62cm deep x 76.2cm high)

Ref: 0652

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations, please contact us with a postcode for a price.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.