Altar Table, Black Lacquer w95 Made from solid elm

Made from solid elm

One of the most recognisable of Chinese designs

all contrasting against the reddish brown lacquer

rich dark lacquer finish

In some cases these would house dozens of drawers

Altar Table, Black Lacquer w95 Made from solid elmOur black lacquer version is smaller than most original altar tables, making it more practical in a modern western home, but is in a classic design with wonderful carvings at the top of each leg. Chinese altar tables were actually used not just for holding offerings to ancestors, but also as more general surfaces to display flowers, vases or other prized possessions. The carvings show scrolling 'chi' dragons a common motif on furniture of the Qing