A handsome and extremely decorative English early 19th century ‘Japanning’ black circular tilt top Chinoiserie side table. The table is raised by a richly painted tripod base with gilt designs of foliate scrolls and tobacco leaves on a black lacquered... — Read More

A handsome and extremely decorative English early 19th century ‘Japanning’ black circular tilt top Chinoiserie side table. The table is raised by a richly painted tripod base with gilt designs of foliate scrolls and tobacco leaves on a black lacquered background. The tilt top has a raised rim border with a large landscape scene of a village with streams and figures on boats and on foot. Excellent condition. The word ‘Japanning’ was used for lacquer, since the first seen in Europe were from Japan, and the term was used for anything with this type of decoration whether it was from Japan or not. Dimensions when horizontal: H: 29" L: 39" D: 39" Dimensions when tilted up: H: 39" L: 39" D: 24" — Read Less