Name: Cypress Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M1028
Price: 2450.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Cypress Altar Table From Jiangsu Nineteenth Century With Cloud Form Spandrels And Warm Patinated Finish

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SKU: M1028 19th Century, from Jiangsu, China

Dimensions:: W190 x D49 x H85 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This elegant 19th-century cypress altar table from Jiangsu showcases the graceful, elongated proportions that define traditional Chinese altar furniture. Its richly patinated surface, warm reddish-brown tones and gently worn edges reflect generations of use, while the classic narrow depth makes it exceptionally versatile in modern interiors. The table features beautifully shaped cloud-form spandrels, straight round-front legs, and a well-constructed floating panel top—hallmarks of refined Jiangsu craftsmanship.

Perfect for English hallways, behind a sofa or in a wide living space, this long, narrow profile is a form rarely found in antique European furniture. Cypress was prized for its stability and fine grain, giving this piece both durability and natural beauty—a timeless example of Qing-era domestic altar furniture.

Origin: Jiangsu, China
Date: 19th Century
Materials: Cypress wood
Features: Cloud-form spandrels; floating panel top; rich patina; long narrow altar form
Condition: Good antique condition with age-expected wear and surface markings
Dimensions: W190 x D49 x H85 cm

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