Antique pine coffee table – China, circa 1930

Antique pine coffee table, traditional Chinese furniture from Shanxi, dated around 1930. Originating from Shanxi in northern China, from the early 20th century, where local pine was crafted using mortise and tenon joinery without nails, featuring a thick solid top and lobed cut aprons. In domestic interiors of northern China, coffee tables served as auxiliary surfaces next to the kang, an elevated platform used for sitting and resting. Their low height corresponded to the habit of living close to the ground. Constructed from solid pine using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, without nails. The substantial top rests on four square-section legs with lobed cut aprons. The lower H-stretchers reinforce the structure. The carpentry follows the style of northern provincial Chinese furniture. Details. Dimensions: Length 91 cm – Depth 51 cm – Height 29 cm. Style: Northern provincial Chinese furniture. Materials and techniques: Solid pine; mortise and tenon joinery without nails, lobed cut aprons, lower H-stretchers. Place of origin: Shanxi (China) Period: Early Republic of China (circa 1930) Date of manufacture: Circa 1930. Condition / Observations: Structurally sound. Original patina. Marks and signs of use. Wear consistent with age and use.