Chinese Console Tables

Shanxi, circa 1820 This long, narrow table dates back to the early nineteenth century, when it was produced in Shanxi province. It would have been ...

Shanxi, circa 1850 With a beautifully carved apron and side spandrels that give it an unusual profile, this lovely, large console would have starte...

Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once ...

Shanxi, circa 1820 This beautiful old table has a quite simple, almost contemporary style but dates from around two hundred years ago. It was produ...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This long, narrow table dates from the mid nineteenth century and was produced in Shanxi province. It would make a lovely consol...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This simply styled table looks quite modern in design, but dates to the mid nineteenth century. It is made from walnut, a lovely...

Henan, circa 1880 The stripped back finish off this handsome console table beautifully shows off the natural elm wood, with its lovely grain and we...

Shanxi, circa 1880 The dark, once black lacquer finish on this console table is original, now worn around the edges of the table top, drawers and f...

Shandong, circa 1900 Long, narrow tables like this one were usually placed against the end wall of the main reception room in a Chinese home, used ...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This long, narrow table was sourced from Shanxi province, where it would been used originally as an altar table.  The top surfac...

Shanxi, circa 1860 Although it dates from around the mid nineteenth century, this lovely table is in a plain style associated with furniture from t...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This narrow, elegant table in elm wood is from Shanxi, produced around the middle of the 19th century. It is in a simple 'An' st...

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely, narrow table is in a distinctive Chinese design known as 'An', with the top surface overhanging recessed legs. It wo...

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...

Shanxi, circa 1830 This wonderful old table is of a type usually referred to as a 'painting table' as it would have been used as a work surface for...

Shanxi, circa 1850 A beautiful, characterful table in a classic Chinese design referred to as 'An', with recessed legs that slot into the extended ...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This elegant, narrow console is in a style normally used as a lady's desk or dressing table. It was produced in Shanxi province ...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This unusual table, still in its original dark finish over the elm wood, would possibly have once been used as a Chinese scholar...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking table in a deep red lacquer finish is in a style referred to in Chinese as 'An', with the legs inset beneath an ex...

Shanxi, circa 1900 Narrow in proportion, this little table would fit into many smaller spaces as a console or display table. It is in a classic 'An...

Henan, circa 1900 This old table is a bit of a rarity, with the two doors fitted with large ring handles and opening to a single, open storage sect...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful console would look stunning in a hallway or reception room. It was produced in Shanxi province around the late 19...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This distinctive table is of a type that was used in China for centuries for serving food and drink, but also as a more general ...

Henan, circa 1900 With a handy shelf set half way down that's perfect for books, magazines or ornaments, this old table would be great as a small c...