{"product_id":"antique-chinese-lacquer-tilt-top-table","title":"Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Tilt Top Occasional Table c.1900","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA striking antique Chinese black lacquer tilt top occasional table dating from circa 1900, beautifully decorated with an intricate garden scene of figures, birds, trees, bamboo and stylised clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly detailed circular top is worked in gilt and coloured decoration against a deep black lacquer ground, creating an exceptionally decorative statement piece with strong visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAntique Chinese tilt top table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDating from circa 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge circular black lacquer top\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorative Chinoiserie garden scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFigures, birds, pine trees and bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGilt and coloured lacquer decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide scrolling foliate border\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorking tilt-top mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurned central pedestal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorative tripod base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaped feet with gilt detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable as an occasional, centre or display table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular top is centred by an elaborate garden scene showing three figures gathered within a stylised landscape beneath pine trees and drifting clouds. Cranes and other birds appear above the scene, while bamboo, flowering plants and rocky outcrops add depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is surrounded by a broad decorative border of scrolling foliage and floral motifs, providing a strong visual frame around the central scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is supported by a turned black lacquer pedestal decorated with further gilt motifs above a shaped tripod base. The feet retain further painted and gilt detail, completing the balanced design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tilt-top mechanism allows the table to be displayed upright when not in use, transforming the decorated surface into an impressive vertical feature while reducing the amount of floor space required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen lowered, the generous 85cm diameter provides a practical surface suitable for use as an occasional table, centre table or decorative lamp table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its dramatic black ground, intricate decoration and highly usable proportions, this table would work equally well within a traditional interior or as a contrasting statement piece in a contemporary setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64039870955897,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF7128.jpg?v=1784816569","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-chinese-lacquer-tilt-top-table","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}