Pair of Late 19th Century Qing Wooden Circular Demilune Center Tables With Porcelain Inlaid on the Surface, China

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Pair of late 19th century Qing wooden circular demilune center tables with porcelain inlaid on the surface, China

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Material: wood, porcelain, ceramic, paint, enamel, lacquer
Technique: carved, hand-carved, painted, hand-painted, enameled, lacquered, hand-crafted, molded, pressed, varnished
Dimensions: 30.75 in x 23.5 in
Date: late 19th century
Style: Qing
Place of origin: China

The pair of tables presents an elegant synthesis of Qing dynasty craftsmanship, combining vanished wood with porcelain inlays that create a striking visual dialogue between material and form. Designed as demilunes, each table stands independently, with a refined balance of structure and ornament. Yet, together, they form a circular center table whose surface becomes a continuous canvas of decoration. The porcelain tops display a blue floral motif on a white ground, a traditional palette that conveys both delicacy and rhythm in its dense pattern. Surrounding the inlays, the wooden frame shows carved details that soften the transitions between planes, enhancing the curving silhouette of the legs and underscoring the sculptural quality of the design. The lustrous finish adds depth and warmth to the wood, complementing the cool tones of the porcelain while highlighting the subtle carved ornamentation.

Functionally versatile, the pair adapts to different settings as two distinct side tables or as a single centerpiece, maintaining harmony in either configuration and reflecting the technical and aesthetic sophistication characteristic of late 19th century Chinese furniture.

As can be seen in the photos, part of the ceramic surface exhibits cracks resulting from age and use. See less