Grand Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table

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This exceptionally long antique Chinese altar console table is a masterpiece of fine carving and monumental design, a testament to … Read more This exceptionally long antique Chinese altar console table is a masterpiece of fine carving and monumental design, a testament to a time when furniture was built to inspire reverence. Measuring a commanding 96 inches long, this table likely dates to the early 20th century, and its style and craftsmanship are hallmarks of the Late Qing Dynasty. Its powerful form, with a rich, reddish-brown patina, features a finely carved apron and legs adorned with mythical creatures and elaborate foliage, a narrative in wood that has endured for over a century.

Originally, a table of this grand scale would have been a central ceremonial altar in a large home or a temple, holding offerings and venerating ancestors. In a modern home, its immense presence and elegant form make it an ideal sideboard for a spacious dining room, a stunning console table for a grand entryway, or a unique media console that doubles as a work of art. See less