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19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table
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19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table

19th century
Sold 25 August 2025 · Loveday Antiques
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It was listed by Loveday Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

The moulded oblong top lacquered on a red ground decorated in the chinoiserie manner with Chinese figures at a lakeside above a shallow frieze painted with prunus and diaper on slender square tapering legs.

Chinoiserie has influenced European furniture styles since the 17th Century and never really fallen out of fashion. Japanning had a surge in popularity in the 1820’s due the extensive use of chinoiserie and orientalist used by the Prince Regent at the Royal Pavilion.

Japanning is a term used to describe the technique English craftsman used to emulate the Eastern way of lacquering furniture.

Dimesions

Width 26 inches - 66cm

Height 28 inches - 71cm

Depth 20 inches - 51cm

Date of Manufacture

Loveday Antiques has dated this Red Japanned Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157269
Dealers Internal Reference
2887
Dealers Notes

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.

Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.

Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for.

We deliver within the UK for usually between £60-£80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS

All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.

Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

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We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.

We will happily arrange for clients to be collected travelling via train. Local stations being Hertford North, Stevenage and Ware, all being a 10 minute drive from us.

Please contact us for location and appointments.

Telephone: 01438 869 819

Payments accepted are Bank Transfer, Cheque, Major Credit Cards or Cash.

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Please email or call beforehand to make an appointment.

If outside of these times again please call to make an appointment

We have more than 40 years experience in supplying Antique furniture to the trade, public and interior designers from all parts of the world so please buy with confidence as we have passed the test of time.

Description
The moulded oblong top lacquered on a red ground decorated in the chinoiserie manner with Chinese figures at a lakeside above a shallow frieze painted with prunus and diaper on slender square tapering legs.
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Chinoiserie has influenced European furniture styles since the 17th Century and never really fallen out of fashion.
Loveday Antiques

Japanning had a surge in popularity in the 1820’s due the extensive use of chinoiserie and orientalist used by the Prince Regent at the Royal Pavilion.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze.
fig 1. 19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table

Japanning is a term used to describe the technique English craftsman used to emulate the Eastern way of lacquering furniture.

Dimesions

Width 26 inches - 66cm

Height 28 inches - 71cm

Depth 20 inches - 51cm

Date of Manufacture

Loveday Antiques has dated this Red Japanned Occasional Table to the 19th Century.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157269
Dealers Internal Ref
2887
Loveday Antiques
Loveday Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialist furniture dealers 18th-20th century

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Trade Associations

Loveday Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze. View VI
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Telephone 01438 869819
Location
Benington
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2012
Items For Sale 75
Items Sold 948
Loveday Antiques
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Verified Since Mar 2012
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Location: Benington, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze.
19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table
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A rectangular 19th-century red Japanned occasional table featuring slender square legs and hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs across the top and frieze.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie / Japanned
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Lacquer
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsChinoiserie landscape scenes, Gold leaf gilding, Slender square tapered legs, Geometric border patterns
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Japanning is a European imitation of East Asian lacquerwork, popularised during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, involving resin-based finishes and gold dust decorations.

These pieces generally utilise a secondary timber base such as pine or beech, layered with gesso, multiple coats of varnish or lacquer, and hand-applied metallic leaf details.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the crazing and oxidisation of the lacquer, hand-cut joinery methods, tool marks, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

This type of statement item functions effectively as a focal point against neutral walls or paired with understated modern furnishings to highlight its decorative surface.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents, and maintaining stable room humidity to prevent the finish from cracking.
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