Antique Carved Chinese Side Tables, Qing Period, circa 1870 - a Pair

Description

Antique Carved Chinese Side Tables, Qing Period, circa 1870 - a Pair
Description: A matching pair of hardwood carved Chinese side tables, of rectangular form with inset floating panel top above a single drawer with solid brass hardware, three upper surrounding narrow panels depict high-relief carved figurative scenes with mountains & flora, and a single blank panel. Lower fretwork panels surrounds, front/backs feature open work bordered with butterflies & flora, sides feature geometric design with flora accents, front/back bottom is low relief carved scrolling flora that rises above four short tapered legs, each rests upon solid cube-form brass feet.
Dimensions: 37 H x 19.5 D x 19 W each.
Note: Fretwork panels are seated with joinery that easily detach/attach, for lower shelf access.
Condition: Very good; one cabinet appears more sunned than the other on drawer side, opposing sides and surfaces are more consistent in appearance, general wear consistent with age, a couple of minor fretwork restorations, otherwise fine.