Chinese Pintouan console table - Qing Dynasty 19th century - China

Traditional chinese console, nineteenth-century pingtuan - qing dynasty. The console is double-sided, in fact the sculptures are the same on each side. The table top reveals the natural patterns of wood. Made of high quality varnished solid wood. Beautiful chinese craftsmanship. The outline of the table is lined with a traditional chinese motif, which marks the authenticity of the piece. Very nice work on carved wood. The finish is very neat. The natural beauty of the wood is highlighted and gives the table a refined and classic look. The feet are carved like perfectly rounded columns. The tray rests on 4 rounded legs connected by a double crossbeam on either side, each surmounted by a double openwork and fretted ruyi pattern at the upper junction. Ruyi literally means "according to desire" or "as you wish". Widely used in ornamentation, the ruyi frieze is a symbol of blessing, long life and good fortune. The shape of the pingtuan, with its simple lines, rounded legs and pairs of stretches, is also one of the most successful and recognizable forms of classical chinese furniture construction. The basic proportions were adapted to make large painting tables, smaller tables, benches and stools. In the lu ban jing, this table shape is called the "table of character one" because of the similarity of its profile to the unique horizontal stroke of the chinese character representing the number one. This table is an example of a restricted version of the form. It was probably placed against a wall to serve as an altar table or an exhibition table for ornamental objects. Very elegant, this table fits into all styles of decoration. Very beautiful piece that testifies to the history of china. Used as a console or high table, it is a guarantee of elegance and a mark of history.

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