Where did these tables stand originally?

These tables traditionally stood against the main wall of the central hall in a home. They held ritual vessels, ancestral tablets, and seasonal flower arrangements. In modern spaces, they function brilliantly as narrow console tables in hallways or living rooms. Their elongated proportions make them ideal for displaying ceramics or lamps without crowding a passage.

How do I identify a nineteenth-century piece?

Nineteenth-century examples display construction marks left by hand tools, including adze-dressed undersides and traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. The timber shows natural shrinkage and deep patination accumulated over generations of use. Compare the corner joints and surface wear against known period benchmarks. Consistent, honest ageing across the whole piece points securely to nineteenth-century origin.

What is the difference between elm and hardwood?

Elm is a domestic timber with a pronounced, sweeping grain that accepts traditional clear or tinted finishes. It was widely used for provincial and regional furniture. Hardwoods, including rosewood and similar dense species, offer a heavier feel and darker, finer grain. They allowed for sharper carving and were chosen for more formal domestic environments.

How should I care for lacquered surfaces?

Lacquered surfaces require gentle treatment using a soft, dry cloth for routine dusting. Avoid chemical polishes, abrasive cloths, and placement in direct sunlight. Keep the tables away from extreme humidity shifts and direct heat sources to prevent the wood underneath from expanding. Consistent indoor climates protect both the timber substrate and the delicate lacquer finish.

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A traditional oriental altar table brings sculptural presence and centuries of ritual design straight into a modern room.

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A Pair of 19thc Chinese Elm Side Tables

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£2,250

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1900 - 1920

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A Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console

From Ebury Trading

£2,250

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1900 - 1920

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Chinese Altar Table

From Shackladys Antiques

£2,675

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19th century

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19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table

From Timberhill Gallery

£1,450

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Demi Lune Console Tables

From Andros Antiques

£2,350

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Late C19th Chinese Export Red Lacquer Altar Table of Early C18th Kangxi Period Design.

19th century

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Late C19th Chinese Export Red Lacquer Altar Table of Early C18th Kangxi Period Design.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,800

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Chinese Hardwood Plank-top Trestle Table, 1800s

19th century

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Chinese Hardwood Plank-top Trestle Table, 1800s

From Colton Antiques

£5,800

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19th century

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Asian Elm Low Table

From Arcadia Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Chinese Hardwood Altar Table

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£2,750

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19th century

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19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Console Table

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,650

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Current listings span the eighteenth through the early twentieth centuries, featuring elm, rosewood, brass, and lacquer across console, side, and trestle forms.

A Large Xix Century Chinese Console Table

19th century

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A Large Xix Century Chinese Console Table

From Ebury Trading

£2,400

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Chinese Small Sideboard

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,150

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19th century

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Chinese Altar/ Console Table

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£950

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1900 - 1920

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Large Chinese Elm Altar Style Table

From Georgian Antiques

£770

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19th century

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Antique Chinese Altar Table

From Deva Antiques

£1,685

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19th century

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Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Half Table

From Baggott & Co.

£745

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Traditional Oriental Altar Table

A Pair of 19thc Chinese Elm Side Tables

A Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console

Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Demi Lune Console Tables

Late C19th Chinese Export Red Lacquer Altar Table of Early C18th Kangxi Period Design.

Chinese Hardwood Plank-top Trestle Table, 1800s

Asian Elm Low Table

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table

19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Console Table

A Large Xix Century Chinese Console Table

Late 19th Century Chinese Small Sideboard

Chinese Altar/ Console Table

Large Chinese Elm Altar Style Table

Antique Chinese Altar Table

Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Half Table

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