Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table (China, circa 1880)
Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table (China, circa 1880)
An Extremely Good Quality Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table, Or Opium Table, Having Very Well Figured Panelled Top, Over Elegantly Carved And Pierced Frieze, Flanked By Attractive Solid Curved Ends With Further Carved Decoration And Scrolling Supports.
A very attractive 19th Century Coffee Table which is fairly typical of the items which were being produced in China specifically for the western market from early in the 19th century and beyond. These items are commonly referred to as having been made for the Chinese Export market.
Normally referred to as opium tables due to their similarity in design to other tables used in China during the 18th and 19th centuries for people to sit on the floor and smoke opium at these hardwood coffee tables are always very popular indeed. That is mainly because they serve a purpose which very few other genuine antiques can, which is be used as a coffee table in modern interiors.
The oriental hardwood which it is constructed from is a particularly hard wearing wood making it perfect for use as a coffee table and requiring very little ongoing care, polishing and attention
This item is ready to placed straight into the home having had a clean, polish and wax in the traditional manner at our workshops.
Circa 1880.
Height 13in.
Width 37.5in.
Depth 17.5in.


Canada Delivery - £ 600 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 400 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 75 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
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.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.


Canada Delivery - £ 600 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Continental Europe - £ 400 (Please allow 7 to 42 days)
Mainland UK Delivery - £ 75 (Please allow 7 to 10 days)
Rest Of The World - Please Enquire
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.
Please make it very clear when enquiring about an item, or items, if you intend to use the approval service as it must be agreed with us in advance of any further discussions re delivery timescales etc.