Chinese 20th Century Wood Console Table with Carved Key-Fret Apron

Origin: China

Era: 20th Century

Dimensions: W175.5 × D51.5 × H83 cm

Material: Wood

Description:

This 20th-century Chinese console table, originally designed as a painter’s desk, features a minimalist silhouette elevated by refined detailing. The apron is adorned with a continuous key-fret (leiwen) motif—an enduring symbol in Chinese design associated with continuity and protection. Slender square-section legs taper subtly to hoof feet, adding visual balance and quiet elegance.

Crafted from solid wood with a warm patina, the tabletop showcases natural variations in grain and tone, contributing to its understated charm. Ideal as a hallway console, writing table, or studio centerpiece, this piece blends classic Chinese geometric ornamentation with a clean-lined, architectural form—perfect for interiors that value both heritage and simplicity.