Open Lattice Altar Table

With everted flanges and square legs, this narrow console table expresses elements of classic Chinese furniture design. The table is set apart by the minimalist geometry of its lattice fretwork apron, constructed with clean lines that keep the long table feeling lightweight and airy. As indicated by the everted flanges that frame the expansive tabletop, this table was likely originally the domestic altar used for family worship in a Qing-dynasty home. Minimally decorated, the table instead showcases the beauty and luster of blackwood (hongmu), a precious hardwood sought after by collectors.