Late Victorian Chinoiserie Octagonal Parlour Table Carved Dragon Motifs (As-Is)

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An exquisite example of a late 19th to early 20th-century Chinoiserie-style octagonal parlour table. This piece features the elegant Edwardian-era silhouette of an eight-sided top supported by intricate openwork legs. The lower shelf is uniquely adorned with carved dragon (or mythical beast) motifs at each corner, appearing to hold the shelf in their jaws. This table is a sophisticated representation of the Orientalist trend that swept through Victorian and Edwardian high society.

Size and Weight

• Overall: Approx. 23.5"L x 23.5"W x 29"H

• Weight: 20.8 lb

Materials

• Material: Solid Hardwood (Likely Mahogany or dark-stained hardwood)

  • Typical of fine period furniture, crafted from dense, dark timber suited for high-relief carving.

Condition (Sold As-Is)

• Structure: The joinery has loosened significantly over time, resulting in a wobble throughout the piece.

• Ornaments: Two of the dragon/beast carvings on the lower shelf are missing their jaw components.

• Tabletop: A prominent gap is visible in one section of the upper apron/frame supporting the octagonal top.

• Overall: Offered in as-is condition. While visually magnificent as a display piece, it requires structural tightening and minor restoration for stable daily use.