Chinese Vintage Coffee Table With Hard Rattan Top

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Chinese elmwood coffee table with hard rattan top. Mortise and tenon construction from elm wood.

This coffee table exemplifies traditional … Read more Chinese elmwood coffee table with hard rattan top. Mortise and tenon construction from elm wood.

This coffee table exemplifies traditional Chinese Ming-style furniture design, featuring a dark hardwood frame with a woven rattan inset top. The piece likely dates from the mid to late 20th century, combining traditional joinery techniques with the classic Ming aesthetic of clean lines and minimal ornamentation.

Chinese-style furniture with rattan tops became particularly popular in Western interiors during the 1970s-1990s as Asian-inspired decor gained appreciation. This type of coffee table appeals to collectors of Asian furniture and interior designers seeking authentic-looking pieces with cultural significance. It's valued for its craftsmanship, durability, and the way it brings an elegant Eastern aesthetic to contemporary spaces. See less