What periods do these pieces date from?

The pieces span the seventeenth century through to the Art Deco period of the 1930s, with a strong representation from the Victorian and Regency eras. Styles range from Queen Anne revival and French Empire to Aesthetic Movement and Chinoiserie. Craftsmen across these different periods utilised black finishes, lacquer, and gilding, adapting traditional forms to changing domestic tastes.

How do I care for a black lacquered table?

Keep these surfaces away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to protect the delicate lacquer and gold leaf. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes. Because finishes like lacquer and papier-mâché can be sensitive, placing coasters or protective mats underneath items helps preserve the original surface.

What is the difference between ebonised wood and black lacquer?

Ebonised wood involves staining or painting timber directly to achieve a deep black appearance while retaining the underlying grain or texture of the wood. Black lacquer builds up multiple resin or varnish layers to create a hard, highly reflective, glossy surface. Both finishes provide the dark background characteristic of these pieces, but they involve distinct materials and application methods.

Where were Chinoiserie tables placed?

These tables served as occasional pieces, tea tables, or decorative centrepieces in principal reception rooms, drawing rooms, and boudoirs. Their reflective black and gold surfaces caught the light from candles or windows. Owners utilised them to display small decorative objects, hold tea service items, or simply add a dramatic focal point to an interior.

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A gilded black table brings together dark surfaces and bright metal or leaf, offering a striking centrepiece for any room.

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th C

19th century

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Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£5,950

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desks

18th century

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Rare Early 18th Century Chinese Export Dressing Mirror

From Spitalfields House

£3,600

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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Side Card Table Antique Small Occasional Tab

19th century

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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Side Card Table Antique Small Occasional Tab

From Heavenly Antiques

£175

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Antique Exceptional Large Victorian Marble Mantel Clock by Philippes Paris – 8 Day Movement

19th century

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Antique Exceptional Large Victorian Marble Mantel Clock by Philippes Paris – 8 Day Movement

From London City Antiques

£1,125

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Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Nest of Three Tables

1900 - 1920

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Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Nest of Three Tables

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£720

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Antique Dressing Table Mirror in Ebonised Chinoiserie

19th century

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Antique Dressing Table Mirror in Ebonised Chinoiserie

From Penderyn Antiques

£350

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Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table C.1890

19th century

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Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table C.1890

From Founders Antiques

£445

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Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

19th century

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Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£785

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cupboards

1920 - 1940

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Pair Laquered Table Lamps

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£795

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lighting

Ebony and Gilded Brass Fine Table Clock by Henry Jones Circa 1690

17th century

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Ebony and Gilded Brass Fine Table Clock by Henry Jones Circa 1690

From Park Lodge Antiques

£16,500

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clocks

Listings feature black tables across the 19th Century, Regency, and Victorian periods, utilising materials like lacquer, ebonised wood, and gold leaf.

19th century

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Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Decorated Black Lacquer Nest of 4 19th Century Tables

From Prior and Willis

£1,396

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Super Ebonised and Parcel Gilded Centre Table

19th century

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Super Ebonised and Parcel Gilded Centre Table

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

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tables

19th century

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Antique Mantel Clock

From Deva Antiques

£265

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clocks

1900 - 1920

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Nest of 4 Tables.

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£950

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Early C20th Chinese Black and Gilt Lacquered Low Table

1900 - 1920

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Early C20th Chinese Black and Gilt Lacquered Low Table

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£1,650

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Au Bon Sauvage: A Rare French Mantel Clock

19th century

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Au Bon Sauvage: A Rare French Mantel Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£6,500

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clocks

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Gilded Black Table

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th C

Rare Early 18th Century Chinese Export Dressing Mirror

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Side Card Table Antique Small Occasional Tab

Antique Exceptional Large Victorian Marble Mantel Clock by Philippes Paris – 8 Day Movement

Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Nest of Three Tables

Antique Dressing Table Mirror in Ebonised Chinoiserie

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Occasional Table C.1890

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

Pair Laquered Table Lamps

Ebony and Gilded Brass Fine Table Clock by Henry Jones Circa 1690

Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Decorated Black Lacquer Nest of 4 19th Century Tables

Super Ebonised and Parcel Gilded Centre Table

Antique Mantel Clock

Nest of 4 Tables.

Early C20th Chinese Black and Gilt Lacquered Low Table

Au Bon Sauvage: A Rare French Mantel Clock

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