Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Table

Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer TableA very decorative Chinese export black lacquer box table of slender proportions, exquisitely gilt decorated with figures and birds throughout. Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like it A very decorative accent piece, it is also useful for storage of small items or jewellery. Presented in very good antique condition, retaining its original decoration. Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental

blossoming cherry trees and birds reserved on a brocade and floral ground

was almost certainly commissioned by George Brodrick

featuring the same set of inlays

born from the sea and carried ashore in a scallop shell

Height (without fittings): 16

with urn-shaped backs and oval seats

all joined by a turned X-frame stretcher

Made of solid high quality mahogany throughout

His stamp has been recorded on several related sets of chairs all of which owe a debt to the designs of Gillows

general handling wear - please see photos

A charming pair of painted side chairs dating back to the English Regency era

whom some likened to Thermistocles