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We found this antique French chinoiserie deep red writing table/ desk with its folding sides in Paris and fell in … Read more We found this antique French chinoiserie deep red writing table/ desk with its folding sides in Paris and fell in love with its charming gilt paint over carved bamboo legs and deep red lacquer. It’s a versatile piece, serving as a desk, console/ sofa back table or breakfast nook dining table. Patina as expected for age with many marks / scratches to the paint surface, including water glass ring shown in photo. Wood carving very charming and gilt painted Chinese motifs with foliage/ bamboo and birds. Sides fold down to 34” overall width. Clearance at carved curtain for knees is 23.5” high. Has a middle stretcher and is very stable. Marks / scratches per photos - one water glass (white circular mark) is on top, with other areas missing some lacquer / gilding. Could be restored, but overall appearance is antique and very charming See less
- Dimensions
- 52ʺW × 29ʺD × 28ʺH
- Table Knee Clearance
- 23.5 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Red lacquer scratched throughout. One white circle /water glass mark discoloration on top- see 2nd photo. Some gilt work and … moreRed lacquer scratched throughout. One white circle /water glass mark discoloration on top- see 2nd photo. Some gilt work and lacquer work is missing. See photos. Very sturdy piece and overall very charming. less
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