This elegant elmwood Ming style small console table was made in China, circa 1880 during the Qing dynasty. In the typical manner of the Qing dynasty, this item borrows from the Ming dynasty a great delicacy in its shape, with its handsome carved wood details on the corners. The remnants of dark brown lacquer showcase a typical Chinese technique, giving to this simple table a gorgeous antique patina. Thus, this late 19th century Ming style console table from the Qing dynasty combines a delicate antique style and a modern simplicity, and would be a great item in most homes, as a side table in a den for example.