Tables & Desks

Antique Black & Gold Chinoiserie Pedestal Side Table

$131.00

Description

This striking pedestal side table showcases the enduring elegance of chinoiserie decoration — a Western interpretation of East Asian artistic traditions that was enormously fashionable in Victorian and Edwardian parlors. The black lacquered top features hand-painted or stenciled gold botanical and figural motifs including flowering branches, birds, and delicate latticework, all hallmarks of the japanned furniture tradition popularized in 18th and 19th century England and America. The table rests on a beautifully turned central pedestal with acanthus leaf detailing at the collar, supported by a dramatic four-leg scrolled base with curved feet — a form reminiscent of late Victorian and Edwardian parlor furniture designed for displaying decorative objects or as a lamp table beside a settee. The combination of wrought-style ironwork base and painted wooden top suggests either a quality period piece or a well-executed early 20th century reproduction in the antique style. Chinoiserie furniture of this character is perennially sought by collectors of Victorian décor, maximalist interior designers, and lovers of the 'dark academia' and Gothic aesthetic. This table would be a commanding accent piece in a library, bedroom, or formal sitting room, and its worn patina only adds to its authentic antique charm.

Condition

Excellent

Significant crazing and wear to the lacquered chinoiserie surface on top; gold stencil/painted decoration is faded and scratched throughout; base shows paint loss and wear but structure appears solid; overall patina consistent with age

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This charming pair of footed pressed glass salt cellars exemplifies the decorative tabletop artistry popular in American and European households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The bold swag-and-tassel cut pattern around the bowl rim and the faceted pedestal base reflect the period's love of ornate, light-catching glassware at even the most intimate scale. Salt cellars of this style were standard fixtures on Victorian and Edwardian dining tables, presented alongside individual salt spoons for each diner — a tradition that speaks to an era of formal entertaining and meticulous table setting. The generous open-bowl form suggests these may have also served as individual nut or condiment dishes. The matched pair format is particularly desirable among collectors, making these an attractive find for anyone assembling a period table setting or building a pressed glass collection.

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