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Chinese Coffee Tables

An antique Chinese coffee table is a spectacular way to infuse a room with history, elegance, and richness. A good Chinese coffee table is sure to inspire compliments and spark conversation. The contemporary Chinese “coffee table” actually emerged out of what the Chinese called the Kang table. Originating from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the Kang table is long and rectangular, with short legs, sometimes made to look like a paw or claw. They were originally placed on a kang, a raised three-walled platform, for sleeping or relaxing. However, when tea and coffee tables became a Western household item during the 17th and 18th centuries, these Kang tables began to be appropriated as a table for beverages in the living room.

Evoke Eastern Elengace with Vintage Chinese Coffee Tables

Other styles include the Chinese chow table, a coffee table with legs that curve inward. These highly coveted pieces often showcase delicate ornamental accents, beaded borders, and plenty of natural patina. Due to their long and low nature, Chinese Kang and Chow tables are perfect for grounding a living room. Employ an antique Chinese coffee table to evoke a sophisticated, yet fun and funky, atmosphere. Another popular option is the Chinese scroll table. As its name indicates, the table mimics a scroll with the table’s surface curling inward to form legs. Used by the scholar class during the Ming dynasty, these scroll tables certainly exude intellect and poise. Outside of specific styles, Chinese coffee tables come in more simpler silhouettes too. Many take on rectangular, straight-edged shapes, while others may be perfectly square with an etched brass or glass top. No matter the shape, antique Chinese coffee tables are universally beloved for their individuality, beautiful lacquered finishes, and carved or hand painted embellishments.

Chinese Coffee Tables

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Antique Chinese Large Ming Coffee Table, 1800-1849

Maitland-Smith Chippendale Style Coffee Table With Fretwork and Rattan Base

Late 20th Century Vintage Henredon Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Coffee Table in New Green Lacquer Finish

19th Century Chinese Square Elm Kang Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Low Square Hardwood Table

Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table

Modern Ming Coffee Table Custom Built and Lacquered Hale Navy Satin

Small Chinese Vintage Natural Wood Coffee Table With Straight Horse-Hoof Legs

Chinese Lacquered & Handpainted Gilt Coffee Table

Modern Ming Coffee Table Custom Built and Lacquered Deep Green

Large Painted Chinese Cocktail Table

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Scroll Coffee Table

Early 20th Century Ming Chinoiserie Style Zodiac Animals Lacquered Coffee Table, Circa 1940s

Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Chinese Red 1980s

Chinese Black and Rouge Lacquer Etched Coffee Table

Elm Kang Coffee Table

Chinese Kang Coffee Table

Ming Dynasty Elm Two Drawers Coffee Table

Large Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

Asian 1990s' White Wash Rectangle Coffee Table

1900s Square Antique Chinese Coffee Table

1900s Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

1900s Antique Shanxi Province Natural Color and Patina Elm Coffee Table

1980s Vintage Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table With Carved Apron

Vintage Square Coffee Table

Chinese Early 20th Century Dark Brown Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Inset Top

Early 20th Century Chinese Rattan Top Carved Medallion Coffee Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Spandrel Cocktail Table

Lacquered Daybed or Coffee Table with Woven Mat Rattan Top and Carved Legs

Mid 19th Century Chinese Shanxi Province Qing Dynasty Elmwood & Woven Rattan Top Coffee Table

Chinese Early 20th Century Low Table with Bamboo Opium Mat Top

Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Calligraphy Made into a Black Coffee Table

Chinese Red Painted and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer & Hand-Woven Rattan Top Coffee Table

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Carved Fretwork Top Coffee Table

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Pillar Strut Motifs

19th Century Chinese Carved Cinnabar Low Table

Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Coffee Table with Carved Apron

1990s Vintage Chinese Black Elmwood Coffee Table With Carved Legs

Antique Chinese Shop Sign with Calligraphy Made into a Black Coffee Table

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Elm & Rattan Top Coffee Table

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Mahogany Stained & Rattan Top Coffee Table

1920s Antique Rattan Chinese Day Bed

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Rattan Top Coffee Table

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm & Bamboo Coffee Table with Fretwork

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Dark Red Lacquer & Rattan Top Coffee Table

Chinese Dark Red Lacquered Coffee Table with Bamboo Top and Long Drawers

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