1990s Two-Tier Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table - Style of Rose Tarlow

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Vintage black lacquer cocktail table inspired by the refined chinoiserie aesthetic associated with the legendary Rose Tarlow’s lacquer furnishings. While … Read more Vintage black lacquer cocktail table inspired by the refined chinoiserie aesthetic associated with the legendary Rose Tarlow’s lacquer furnishings. While the piece does not bear an official maker’s mark, its proportions, lacquer finish, sculptural base, and finely rendered chinoiserie decoration are consistent with her distinctive design vocabulary and the balance of European form and Asian influence often seen in her work.

The rectangular top is finished in high-gloss black lacquer and decorated with a hand-painted gilt landscape. The scene features pagodas, arched bridges, riverbanks, trees, birds in flight, and drifting clouds arranged in a continuous narrative composition. The gold detailing is finely rendered and contrasts cleanly against the dark ground without raised or textured application.

The apron has a softly shaped, scalloped contour with subtle gold outlining. The base is formed by bold scroll supports that curve inward and rest on rounded feet, all anchored to a stepped plinth with a full lower shelf. The structure is substantial and architectural rather than delicate, giving the piece strong presence. See less