Half Table with Lattice Apron

This 19th century side table hand-crafted in China’s Shanxi Province has an understated beauty common in the best pieces of classical Chinese furniture. It has beautiful proportions, and an elegant, almost modern, simplicity. The lattice-like apron was designed to mimic a rounded strip of bamboo wrapped around the table legs, a popular Qing-dynasty design element and a nod to early Chinese bamboo furniture. With an airy lightness, this table is excellent as a versatile occasional table or console.