Pair of Octagonal Chinoiserie End Tables or Stools

Pair of Octagonal Chinoiserie End Tables or StoolsA charming pair of vintage Chinoiserie style low tables or stools, dark brown lacquered with faux gold decoration of oriental birds and flowers. China, early to mid 20th century. Why we like it Very useful and decorative, they are perfect as cocktail tables, but can also be used as stools for occasional seating when entertaining larger groups of friends. Looking pretty charming with their somewhat naive decoration, these low tables are perfectly

make this chair a rare example of its kind

exquisitely gilt-decorated with figures and armorial devices

The most unusual design of these fine Windsor armchairs reflects the late 19th century taste for Grecian ornament with the top-rail imitating an Ionic capital surmounting the antique vase-shaped splat

possibly for American market

polished bronze table lamps

are recorded in the Gillows Estimate Sketch Book (see Susan E

A fine and rare early Regency period ladies' writing table

colour plates 28-30)

these superb prints evoke the fashion for exoticism in the Enlightenment era Europe

The foliate and scroll-carved curved toprail

A fine quality Chinese export Mandarin porcelain bowl

Sleepy country house condition