Simulated Cinnabar Nest of Tables

Simulated Cinnabar Nest of 3 Tables * English circa 1920 * Highly decorative * Sturdy, nice quality, with the age worn losses and patina appropriate for items of this age * Made from wood * Main colour is made up of Gesso Base with the Classical Cinnabar Red colour so typical of Chinoiserie items * Finely detailed gilding adds a defining outline * Heavily distressed mirrored tops * Decorative carving to the shaped moulded edges of all the tables * Ornately shaped and detailed carvings of figures and foliate designs to the sides * Beautifully carved scrolled feet with foliate/leaf designs and Chinese Meander or ‘Greek Key’ Patterns * Shaped metal stretcher bar to the back of the largest and middle table * Shaped wooden stretcher with carved foliate design to smallest table * All the tables are sturdy and sound * Some decorative paint/lacquer loss as would be expected due to wear and age of the items * W: 55cm (21.7") H: 55cm (21.7") D: 39cm (15.4") - largest table These are a charming set of 3 Oriental style nesting tables with a paint/lacquer finish that is made up of a Gesso Base with the Classical Cinnabar Red colour so typical of Chinoiserie items and the finely detailed gilding adds a defining outline. These are typical of items made in the Orient and exported to the European market.