An English 19th century Regency st. Chinoiserie lacquer coffee table with removable tray

List: $11,500.00

A beautiful English 19th century Regency st. Chinoiserie lacquer coffee table with removable tray. The coffee table is raised by most elegant cabriole legs with a delicate gilt fillets leading up each leg and along the scalloped frieze. Above is... — Read More

Item # 12887
H: 17.75 in L: 34.5 in D: 22.5 in
H: 45 cm L: 88 cm D: 57 cm
England
19th Century
Black Lacquered
Chinoiserie st. Read More, Régence st. Read More

(Chinoiserie st.) - This European interpretation of Chinese arts and traditions began in the early 17th century and is closely related to Rococo. Characterized by exuberance, asymmetry, and materials, Chinoiserie showcased the leisure and pleasure thought by Europeans to be the typical Chinese lifestyle. European Kings, such as Louis XV, adopted this style as it blended well with Rococo. The Château de Chantilly featured entire rooms painted in the Chinoiserie style and the palace of Sanssouci with both a Das Drachenhaus “dragon house” and Das Chinesische Haus “Chinese house” Europeans began manufacturing Chinese lacquer furniture, which was commonly decorated with Ebony, Ivory, and Chinese motifs. The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Directory, published by Thomas Chippendale helped popularize the style with a guide to Chinoiserie furniture and décor.

(Régence st.) - Regence, also known as Regency, was the period in French history when Louis XV was still a minor and unable to take full control of the country. This restrained style occurred during the first 30 years of the 1700s and was directed by Philippe II, regent of France. During this period, France evolved from the large and self-important court of Louis XIV and began moving away from such formality. The petit salon was now the ideal location for entertaining, so furniture needed to be elegant, highly crafted, but easily movable. Even the Chateau de Versailles which represented the almighty French court, now saw larger rooms being divided into more intimate spaces.

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