Qing Dining Table, Black Lacquer antique-cabinet Tables like our black lacquer

Tables like our black lacquer ladies cabinet were made popular during the Qing dynasty

but the simple frame and panel construction is very much in keeping with early Chinese designs

It has the same 'S' shaped legs forming an hourglass shape at the front and back

either next to a bed or a sofa

Each one is created with mortise and tenon joints

Qing Dining Table, Black Lacquer antique-cabinet Tables like our black lacquerThis stunning oriental dining table is made from solid poplar wood, finished in a sleek black lacquer. It is based on a design from China's Qing dynasty and has a central section that can be removed, allowing it to comfortably seat either six or eight people. The table's apron has the shallow 'S' shaped stretchers that are commonly seen on antique Chinese tables, while above these are some beautiful carvings of flowers and scroll designs typical of