{"product_id":"19th-century-shanxi-calligraphy-table-in-black-lacquer","title":"19th-Century Shanxi Calligraphy Table in Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis elegant 19th-century calligraphy table originates from Shanxi Province, a region celebrated for its refined furniture forms and deep architectural traditions. Tables of this type were used by scholars and literati for writing, painting, studying texts, and practicing calligraphy—activities central to Chinese intellectual life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted from pine wood and finished in a soft, time-worn black lacquer, the table embodies the understated beauty associated with northern scholar furniture. The long, narrow proportions are balanced by recessed legs, a structural detail that lends the piece both stability and a graceful, floating silhouette. The apron corners are decorated with discreet scroll brackets, adding refinement without distracting from the purity of the form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tabletop bears the marks and patina of age—subtle abrasions, softened lacquer, and a warm sheen developed through decades of use. With its minimalist profile and harmonious proportions, this table fits effortlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors, serving beautifully as a console, writing desk, display table, or dining surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: The piece will be lightly touched up and conditioned by our restoration team prior to delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flea Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40985297518664,"sku":"ORIENTAL_0036","price":173000.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6267\/0920\/files\/IMG_33842.jpg?v=1768964554","url":"https:\/\/surroundliving.com\/en-eu\/products\/19th-century-shanxi-calligraphy-table-in-black-lacquer","provider":"Surround Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}