Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
Corner Detail From Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
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Table Top Detail From Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
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Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
Corner Detail From Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
Table Top Detail From Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
Table Top Detail From Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
Drawer Detail From Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi
Top Down View Of Antique Chinese 19th Century Bleached Poplar Console Table With Three Drawers From Shanxi

Bleached Console Table From Shanxi - 19th Century

SKU: C2546 19th Century, from Shanxi, China
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W157 x D46 x H86 cm
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This elegant 19th century poplar console table comes from Shanxi province and was originally crafted as a scholar's desk. Its clean lines and understated form reflect the refined simplicity valued in Chinese literati culture, where such pieces were used for writing, study, and contemplation.

The surface shows a beautifully worn patina from years of use, while the wood has been gently bleached to reveal the natural grain of the poplar. Three practical drawers, each fitted with round brass pulls, provide useful storage. The table retains subtle decorative flourishes in the form of shaped aprons at the legs, adding a touch of refinement without detracting from its overall simplicity. Today, this versatile piece would serve equally well as a console, writing desk, or side table.

  • Origin: Shanxi Province, China
  • Date: 19th Century
  • Materials: Poplar wood with brass drawer pulls
  • Features: Three drawers; shaped aprons; gently worn and bleached surface patina
  • Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear; surface shows attractive signs of use consistent with age
  • Dimensions: W157 x D46 x H86 cm

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