Pair of hand-painted Chinoiserie side tables in gold, red accents over a black background.

Unique open cube with Chippendale fretwork (ogee) cutouts-reminiscent of Ming-style geometric framing.
The legs are shaped with large, decorative silhouettes, cut-out in an arched, lobed, or horseshoe-like shape (often called "horseshoe" or "cloud" form in Chinese-inspired furniture), creating negative space that lightens the visual weight and allows views through/under the table. Gold detailing continues inside contrasting with the black -a mark of quality craftsmanship.

The surface decoration is classic Chinoiserie: hand detailed gilt scene with red accents over a satin black finish. Stylized Asian landscape with pagodas, a small arched bridge, figures in boats, water, islands, bamboo trees, and ducks"”more imaginative which is typical of Chinoiserie. The sides carry smaller landscape vignettes and ornamental patterns that wrap around the frame.

It's a visually strong piece"”especially as a matching pair. This combination of black satin lacquer, abundant gilt and red painting, pierced/cut-out legs, and fanciful Asian pastoral scenes is very characteristic of mid-late 20th century chinoiserie accent furniture.

18.25" square.
Set of 2

Multipurpose use as tables, stools, plant stands, or side by side as coffee table.

These will be shipped individually.


Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor paint-chipped areas have been repaired/touched up.
Minor surface scratches due to use. One one table it appears someone sprayed on the surface instead of on their cloth to clean.
See last photos.

Dimensions:
Height: 18.25 in.
Width: 18.26 in.
Depth: 18.25 in.

Category: Side Tables
Origin: China
Materials: Paint, Woodcut

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Location: This item ships from Grand Rapids, MN

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Restored; Some Imperfections; Minor paint-chipped areas have been repaired/touched up.
Minor surface scratches due to use. One one table it appears someone sprayed on the surface instead of on their cloth to clean.
See last photos.