Antique Pair of Chinese Lacquered Side Tables

This is a lovely pair of Chinese chinoiserie tables in red lacquer with beautifully illustrated surfaces, one depicting birds in flight above colourful flowers the other with a large waterbird in pools with ferns and foliage. The tables have an elegant plain design with typical Chinese style and are in good sound condition. The surfaces are hand painted on antique leather panels and are interestingly equally decorated to both sides ( i.e. the underside of the table) so it suggests that the tops were repurposed possibly from an antique Chinese room screen. The pair are both a lovely colour and have great charm as well as being very practical.