{"product_id":"c0921","title":"Chinese Altar Table Made From Catalpa \u0026 Elm - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eAltar tables were used for ancestor worship in China.\u003cbr\u003e Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table \u0026amp; joss sticks lit \u0026amp; placed on the table for the well being of the household.\u003cbr\u003e They were always long \u0026amp; narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. \u003cbr\u003e Woods used are Elm, red elm, walnut - more rarely cypress \u0026amp; pear.\u003cbr\u003e Our pieces are mostly 19th century \u0026amp; early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e This elegant table is ideal for use as a console table in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table behind a sofa. As you can see this photo was taken when we purchased it in China in November - the temperature then was -13 degrees C.\u003cbr\u003e From China\u003cbr\u003e 208.5 x 42 x 87 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550927085877,"sku":"C0921","price":2658.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/console-tables-chinese-altar-table-made-from-catalpa-elm-19thc-1.jpg?v=1789232517","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/c0921","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}