1. An elegant antique Chinese hongmu (rosewood) table with 'ice plate' (cantilevered) top and pierced apron spandrels beautifully carved in a stylized pattern of double gourds with vines and tendrils. The double gourd is an auspicious symbol of abundance. Each leg finishes in a scrolled foot. Circa 1870.

Measuring 34" high by 49 ½" wide by 21 ¾" deep.

2. A most elegant antique Chinese hongmu demi-lune table with carved openwork apron and spandrels of foliate peach boughs. Each leg is secured to the top by interlocking shoulder joints and embellished at the base of the spandrels with stylized "cloud collars," then finishing in ju-I (scepter head) form feet. The four legs are further secured by four interlocking cross brackets, three with curvilinear humpback detail. Circa 1860.

Measuring 34" high by 41 ¼" wide by 20 ½" deep.

3. An antique Chinese hongmu (rosewood) mahjong table of traditional mitered mortise and tenon construction. The marble top of the table is set within four joined frame members that are secured by interlocking shoulder joints to the four corner legs and further supported by the structure of the cabinetry of the four drawer chambers intended for holding the playing pieces. Further details of pearled edges, a surround of recessed aprons, attractive bronze drawer pulls and hoof form feet lend further elegance to this handsome table. China, circa 1860. 

Measuring 33 ¼” high by 28 ¼” square.

4. An elegant antique Chinese hongmu (rosewood) rectangular table with a cantilevered ‘ice plate’ top formed by four mitered mortise and tendon joined frame members within which floats the top panel. The cabriole legs are secured by inserted shoulder joints and finish in foliate feet. The aprons and legs have raised details of flora and foliate designs with fine pearled edging. Strong interlocking cross brackets can be found underneath the tabletop, lending further support to the solid structure of the table. 19th century. 

Measuring 11” high by 36 ¾” wide by 19 ½” deep.

5. An antique Chinese 19th century ‘Hongmu’ (rosewood) incense burner stand with detailed pierced relief carving of various auspicious symbols, such as plum blossoms (strength and endurance), peach bows (longevity and wisdom) and bats (happiness and felicitation). The four cabriole legs are inserted in mitered mortise and tenon to the waist of the cantilevered top, and then further secured by a round bracketing shelf. They then finish with stylized ball and claw feet. The flower shaped marble inlay rests securely within the carved plum blossom framework of the top of the table.

Measuring 22 ¼” high by 22” diameter.

6. An 18th century Chinese hongmu (rosewood) side table with a cantilevered ice plate top formed by four mitered mortise and tenon joined frame members within which floats the top panel. The legs are secured by inserted shoulder joints along with interlocking cross bracketing and finish in classic hoof form feet.

Measuring 17 ½” square by 20 ¼” high.

7. An antique Chinese rosewood two-tiered pedestal of traditional mitered mortise and tendoned construction. Both the top and interior shelf are formed by four joined framed members within which floats a square panel; the spandrels carved in a beautiful foliate design. The squared corner legs are secured by interlocking shoulder joints and cross bracketing into the frame members of the lower shelf, finishing with elegant scroll feet.

Measuring 32" high by 16" square.

8. An antique Chinese hongmu two tiered side table of traditional mortis and tenon construction. Both table top and interior shelf are formed by four interlocking frame members within which float a single panel. The legs are secured by inserted shoulder joints and the cross brackets of the interior shelf. The legs finish in hoof form feet. Circa 1840-60.

Measuring 32" high by 16 ½" wide by 12" deep.

10. An antique Chinese ‘Hong Mu’ incense stand with apron spandrels that are detailed in pierced relief carvings of Celestial Dragons. The four cabriole legs are further sculpted and stylized interpretations of these auspicious mythological beasts. An eight-petal flower form top is inset with marble to function as insulation for the heated brazier. The lower shelf with central coin medallion (symbol of prosperity) serves as a cross bracketing to further secure the four legs. Circa 1860.

Measuring 32” high by 20 ½” diameter.

11. A rare antique Japanese altar table of stunning red lacquer with hand engraved gilt bronze fittings. Calligraphic inscription on the surface is a commemorative dedication naming the families who commissioned the creation of this altar for the temple. The long top finishes with everted bird-wing flanges and is detailed with Engraved bronze gilt fittings. The apron is decorated with a deep relief carving of temple lions and peony blossoms and further accentuates the curvilinear aesthetic with stylized celestial cloud patterns edged in gold. The legs are a bold cabriole finishing in scrolled feet that rest on a raised dais that is embellished with engraved bronze fittings and gold leaf inset panels of crashing waves. A central bronze gilt engraved medallion displays the Kashi (oak leaf) Heraldic crest, or Mon, that is most closely associated with the Kubota or Matsuda clans. Circa 1930s.

Measuring 20” high by 36 ½” wide by 15 ½” deep.

12. A rare elegant antique Vietnamese export rosewood reception table for the French market. Cabriole legs with foliate leaf detail at the shoulders flow seamlessly into the curvilinear apron. The rectangular ice plate top is bevel edged and scalloped along the sides. Embellished with inlaid mother of pearl birds and flora. The overall effect of shear elegance. Traditional mitered mortise and tendon construction.

Measuring 30 ¾” high by 39” wide by 21 ¼” deep.

13. A late 18th Century Chinese daybed of traditional mitered mortise and tenon construction. The raffia inset cantilevered top rests on a recessed apron of pearled edge detail and cloud form spandrels. The front and back legs are secured by double cross brackets and the original humpbacked stretchers still secure the top which has now been reinforced with solid wood. Classical Shanxi Region design. Nan Mu (Southern Elm). Circa 1780.

Measuring 81 ¼” wide by 20” high by 27” deep.