Table ambulante - Wood






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A vintage solid wood oriental altar coffee table (kang/opium table) in brown, dating from ca. 1900–1910, with mortise‑and‑tenon construction, carved cabriole feet, dimensions 79 cm × 39 cm × 25 cm, and in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
low altar table in oriental/Chinese style (kang table / opium table), made from solid noble wood of high density and hardness. A piece with a unique character, hyper-strong structure and an impeccable state of conservation (100% termite-free).
Key points and authenticity details:
Traditional cabinetry: Pure artisanal construction with no screws or metal elements. The entire structure is joined through traditional mortise and tenon joints with back reinforcing rails, guaranteeing impeccable solidity tested by the passage of time.
Nourishment and restoration: Wood carefully nourished with natural oils to highlight the vivid grain and its warm original patina, while maintaining a smooth, polished feel.
Origin numbering: The bottom retains its original serial/lot code hand-painted, a testament to its traceability and passage through import circuits, galleries, or auctions.
Qing classic design: Elegant rectangular top with a molded apron and distinctive curved legs (squat cabriole feet) finished in a volute.
Technical data:
Exact measurements: 79 cm (length) x 39 cm (width) x 25 cm (height).
Style: Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, Oriental, Meditation.
Use: Ideal as a low coffee table, tea/sushi corner on the floor with cushions, or a display stand for plants and art.
low altar table in oriental/Chinese style (kang table / opium table), made from solid noble wood of high density and hardness. A piece with a unique character, hyper-strong structure and an impeccable state of conservation (100% termite-free).
Key points and authenticity details:
Traditional cabinetry: Pure artisanal construction with no screws or metal elements. The entire structure is joined through traditional mortise and tenon joints with back reinforcing rails, guaranteeing impeccable solidity tested by the passage of time.
Nourishment and restoration: Wood carefully nourished with natural oils to highlight the vivid grain and its warm original patina, while maintaining a smooth, polished feel.
Origin numbering: The bottom retains its original serial/lot code hand-painted, a testament to its traceability and passage through import circuits, galleries, or auctions.
Qing classic design: Elegant rectangular top with a molded apron and distinctive curved legs (squat cabriole feet) finished in a volute.
Technical data:
Exact measurements: 79 cm (length) x 39 cm (width) x 25 cm (height).
Style: Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, Oriental, Meditation.
Use: Ideal as a low coffee table, tea/sushi corner on the floor with cushions, or a display stand for plants and art.
