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Mid-Century Hand-Carved Asian Nesting Coffee Table With 6 Stools, C. 1950s Opium Table

Chairish

$1,100

Material: Solid hardwood, often teak or camphor wood Design: Intricately carved relief scene depicting traditional landscapes — pagodas, mountains, trees, and figures — all rendered in deep dimensional carving. Form: Oval tabletop with four matching curved stools that nest beneath it. Craftsmanship: Entirely hand-carved; legs often end in stylized paw or scroll feet, with apron carvings continuing the theme of the tabletop. Finish: Natural medium-brown lacquer or oil finish typical of export pieces from Hong Kong or the Philippines made for the Western market post-WWII. Origin & Era Likely Chinese Export (Hong Kong) or Balinese Workshop, circa 1950–1970. These sets were popular among European and American importers after WWII and often sold through high-end furniture stores or military PX shops. The carving scenes sometimes feature “court life” or “village celebration” motifs, which are symbolic of prosperity and unity. Details Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950–1970) Origin: Likely Chinese Export or Balinese Workshop Material: Solid hardwood (teak or camphor wood) Finish: Hand-rubbed natural lacquer Includes: 6 matching nesting stools Dimensions of chairs - 2 rectangular chairs: 13" D x 20" W x 14" H 4 - triangular chairs 10.5" D x 16 W x 14" H

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