19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table (China, circa 1870)
19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table (China, circa 1870)
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table Having Well Figured Panelled Top Of Good Colour With Carved Pierced Frieze Raised On Elegant Curved Ends With Blind Carved Decoration (Often referred to as opium tables due to the similarity in design to similar tables used in their home country for the locals to sit on the floor around and smoke their opium these types of coffee tables were produced around the end of the 19th century in China specifically to be shipped to the western markets. These days they serve a purpose that very few other types of genuinely antique furniture can, in that they are usually the right height to be used as a coffee table in modern interiors. Also the fact they are constructed from an extremely dense and hard wearing oriental hardwood means that they are not easily damaged by spilt, or hot, drinks)


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Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to pay any customs duties or taxes levied by the destination country when items are delivered outside of the UK.

We have vans regularly on the road throughout mainland England and where practical and realistically possible are always pleased to offer prospective clients our approval service. Where possible we will not charge to bring the item/s out to you and place them in position in your home then take them away again should you choose not to purchase them. On some occasions there may be a nominal charge to cover the cost of our approval service, but this will always be discussed and explained to you in advance of our visit.
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