This table was reconditioned in 1929 by my Great Grandfather who was a furniture maker and carpenter from Czechoslovakia. Still has his label on underside of top stating this. It was eventually given to him for other work he did for that person.
From somewhat similar tables I've seen I beleive it to be a late 1800's Mejii era piece. The overall condition and finish are good. There are a few very small wear spots in the finish on sharp edges. The top and lower shelf are very slightly warped, but it sets perfectly fine on the floor. There is a 3-4" hairline (VERY narrow) crack on top in the wood grain from edge toward center. There is a stamp in the wood on underside of top "MADE IN JAPAN' . It is 23" tall with a 14" top.
It's valuation is a big question, but I suspect it is potentially relatively high given it's age and origin. Any help towards this end would be appreciated. I'm willing to sell once I get some idea of value.
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Re: 1800's Japanese table iris motif
If it is stamped "MADE IN JAPAN" it's no older then 1920's export piece. In this condition value is around $100.
Re: 1800's Japanese table iris motif
Quite right, country of origin marks like "Made in Japan" tend to date to the early 1920's. Similar tables were also made in China during the same period, but generally with a marble top. This one cleaned up and in the shops goes for about 250.