17th Century Chinese Lacquer Panel Coffee Table

17th Century Chinese Lacquer Panel Coffee TableA very decorative coffee table, made from a late 17th century Chinese lacquer screen panel, covered with a glass top. Circa 1920's 1940's conversion. Why we love it We like its useful proportions and the tastefully made conversion. The old lacquer panel, exquisitely carved and polychrome decorated with figures and pagodas, was repurposed early in the 20th century to form this beautiful table. It was a common practice in the 18th century to incorporate

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and adapted the design for a set of dining-chairs supplied by John Robins in 1821

this versatile cetre table is superbly proportioned to make a functional library table or spacious desk

Seventeenth century examples usually consisted of twelve panels

The design of this little gem is absolutely exquisite

No restorations

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or simply be an attractive centre table

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creating the Neo-classical

The ancient architect and architectural historian Vitruvius associates the Ionic with feminine proportions (the Doric representing the masculine)

holly and other timbers with a stunning attention to detail