Mid-Century Hand-Carved Asian Nesting Coffee Table With 6 Stools, C. 1950s Opium Table

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Description

Material: Solid hardwood, often teak or camphor wood

Design: Intricately carved relief scene depicting traditional landscapes — pagodas, mountains, trees, … Read more Material: Solid hardwood, often teak or camphor wood

Design: Intricately carved relief scene depicting traditional landscapes — pagodas, mountains, trees, and figures — all rendered in deep dimensional carving.

Form: Oval tabletop with four matching curved stools that nest beneath it.

Craftsmanship: Entirely hand-carved; legs often end in stylized paw or scroll feet, with apron carvings continuing the theme of the tabletop.

Finish: Natural medium-brown lacquer or oil finish typical of export pieces from Hong Kong or the Philippines made for the Western market post-WWII.

Origin & Era

Likely Chinese Export (Hong Kong) or Balinese Workshop, circa 1950–1970.

These sets were popular among European and American importers after WWII and often sold through high-end furniture stores or military PX shops.

The carving scenes sometimes feature “court life” or “village celebration” motifs, which are symbolic of prosperity and unity.

Details

Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950–1970)

Origin: Likely Chinese Export or Balinese Workshop

Material: Solid hardwood (teak or camphor wood)

Finish: Hand-rubbed natural lacquer

Includes: 6 matching nesting stools

Dimensions of chairs - 2 rectangular chairs: 13" D x 20" W x 14" H
4 - triangular chairs 10.5" D x 16 W x 14" H See less