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ancient hand carved wood chinese dragon table with removable top and hidden drawers with unusual matching dragon chair

By furniturelooker, 18 April, 2010
Description

The desk is more like a table with one hidden drawer. There are dragons on each corner near the table top and each leg terminates with lions paws. The table/desk is ornately carved with the exception of the actual top which is smooth and shiny. The second section of this piece is a cabinet which you set on the top of the table. It is as intricately carved and has one hidden drawer and a little door you open that exposes a small storage area and another small hidden drawer. There is a matching chair that has a strange shape. Not the typical dragon chair because of the 90 degree back.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Dark Wood
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Large
Date Period
late 1800's ?
History
Mom received in late 1950's from adopted aunt who travelled extensively and collected. As a child, I would sit and dust and polish the intricate crevices for hours.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

Anonymous (not verified)

15 years 1 month ago

Re: ancient hand carved wood chinese dragon table with ...

This is a Chinese Ching (Qing)dynasty desk, likely late 19th century, lkely Rosewood. Yours appears to be of fine quality, and similar desks regularly sell at auction in the four to six thousand dollar range for the desk alone, with the matching chair I would say it would add an additional 25% to the value. They can sell for much more in antique galleries. I have one in my collection that is even more elaborate depicting fighting dragons with ivory and ebony eyes, and 3 dimensional large carved ivory lotus blossums, it is the most extreme example I have ever seen in my career it has been appraised for over twenty thousand. You are very fortunate to have this fine desk, they have become increasingly rare to obtain, and are increasing in value. Please take good care of this treasure.

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Bfox28

13 years 7 months ago

In reply to Re: ancient hand carved wood chinese dragon table with ... by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: ancient hand carved wood chinese dragon table with ...

 I have 4 chairs a full desk and a large table! They are nice I really like the detail!

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