This is a vintage chinoiserie-style folding tray table, decorative and functional with an elegant lacquer finish. Form & Function • The table features a removable scalloped-edge tray top, resting on a folding wooden stand. • The folding stand makes it versatile—usable as a drinks table, side table, or accent piece, and easy to store when not in use. Surface Decoration • The tray is finished in a rich black lacquer that provides a dramatic background for the gold design. • The surface is adorned with gilded chinoiserie motifs: • Two seated figures in traditional robes, each with halo-like backdrops. • A stylized pagoda and mountainous backdrop (possibly Mount Fuji), with flowering trees above. • At the base, a pair of opposing dragons add dynamic energy to the composition. • The imagery is executed in gold paint or gilt transfer, with intricate line work giving it a refined, almost storybook quality. Style & Era • This type of piece is often associated with mid-20th century decorative furniture, popular during the Hollywood Regency era, when chinoiserie and exotic-inspired décor were in vogue. • Its portable elegance makes it both decorative and useful, embodying the East-meets-West design fascination of that period. ✨ This table is a striking statement piece—blending utility with the allure of Orientalist design. It would work beautifully as an accent table, bar cart stand, or decorative display surface.