{"product_id":"antique-chinese-altar-table-from-jiangsu","title":"Cypress Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant 19th-century \u003cstrong\u003ecypress altar table from Jiangsu\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecloud-form spandrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, straight round-front legs, and a well-constructed floating panel top—hallmarks of refined Jiangsu craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiangsu, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cypress wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud-form spandrels; floating panel top; rich patina; long narrow altar form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-expected wear and surface markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W190 x D49 x H85 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56364293226879,"sku":"M1028","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Cypress_Altar_Table_From_Jiangsu_Nineteenth_Century_With_Cloud_Form_Spandrels_And_Warm_Patinated_Finish_M1028.jpg?v=1763568470","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/antique-chinese-altar-table-from-jiangsu","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}