Mid-20th C. Chinese Ming Style Sculptural Elm Altar Wine Table Hall Console 39"

Description

Mid-century Chinese provincial elm altar table. Made from elm with clean architectural framing. The rectangular table top features thick inset yumu planks within a wide mitered border, highlighted by authentic, exposed mortise-and-tenon joinery pegs at the corners. In placMid-century Chinese provincial elm altar table. Made from elm with clean architectural framing. The rectangular table top features thick inset yumu planks within a wide mitered border, highlighted by authentic, exposed mortise-and-tenon joinery pegs at the corners. In place of elaborate carvings, this variant boasts a minimalist, open-work apron accented by a continuous humpback stretcher that follows the lower frame line and wraps around the inner legs. The table is anchored by sturdy, square legs reinforced with double side stretchers, showing classic mortise joinery cutouts on the lower shafts. Its weathered surface displays a time-matured dark honey and espresso brown finish, complete with historical lacquer chips, surface scratches, and a rich provincial patina.e of elaborate carvings, this variant boasts a minimalist, open-work apron accented by a continuous humpback stretcher that follows the lower frame line and wraps around the inner legs. The table is anchored by sturdy, square legs reinforced with double side stretchers, showing classic mortise joinery cutouts on the lower shafts. Its weathered surface displays a time-matured dark honey and espresso brown finish, complete with historical lacquer chips, surface scratches, and a rich provincial patina.

Condition

Good Condition; Heavy distressing; some cracking/wormholes to legs; several dings/marks

Dimensions

39"w x 20'd x 29.5"h