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18th-Century Elm Low Table with Lacquer-Textile Foundation

Name: 18th-Century Elm Low Table with Lacquer-Textile Foundation
Brand: Flea Market
SKU: ORIENTAL_0031
Price: 60000.00 THB
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Flea Market 18th-Century Elm Low Table with Lacquer-Textile Foundation

60,000.00 THB

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18th-Century Elm Low Table with Lacquer-Textile Foundation

This exceptional low table is crafted from elm wood and finished with a thick layer of black lacquer, a hallmark of early Chinese furniture-making techniques. Beneath the lacquer, remnants of textile reinforcement are visible — a highly traditional method in which layers of hemp, textile, or hay were applied before lacquering to strengthen the surface and prevent splitting. This technique is associated with Ming dynasty craftsmanship and continued into the early Qing period, indicating that this table is likely 18th century or earlier.

Most likely used for tea drinking or literati activities, the table would have served as an intimate surface for serving tea, preparing ink, or displaying treasured objects. Its square form, solid legs, and carved apron reflect understated northern Chinese aesthetics, while the heavily aged lacquer surface reveals centuries of use. Areas of craquelure, pigment variation, and softened carving are consistent with authentic long-term wear, adding depth and quiet beauty to the piece.

Today, the table stands as a rare survivor of early Chinese domestic culture. Its aged lacquer patina and tactile surface give it a sculptural presence ideal for use as a coffee table, display platform, or meditative interior accent.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

82 x 81 x 30 cm

Place of Origin

China — likely Northern China, where travel shrines were commonly used by merchants and itinerant worshippers.

Period

18th Century or Earlier (Qing dynasty, with construction techniques rooted in Ming tradition)

Colour

Red, Black

Condition

Richly weathered antique condition with significant lacquer loss, craquelure, surface abrasions, age cracks, and softened edges. Structurally stable. Patina is entirely original and historically valuable.

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