Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table Console Table They are perfect as planters

They are perfect as planters for use either indoors or outdoors

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This unusual cabinet

The low proportions and the long extended top surface with its curved underside give the table an unmistakable Japanese style

The sideboard is from Gansu province and in a style typical of the region

Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table Console Table They are perfect as plantersShanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Shanxi province where this was produced and is considered a superior wood to the more common elm, often used for high quality pieces of furniture. The raised ends, ending in a scroll design, suggest that the table would have been used as an altar, with the top surface used to display offerings to ancestors.