Chinese Wood Demilune Table

Half a round table, standing on three thin legs and looking oddly complete.

This demilune table is from Shanxi Province, China, and dates to the mid 19th century. It is lacquered elm wood. Collectors generally weigh aesthetics, age, condition, design, origin and provenance when judging antique furniture, though the article argues that scarcity ends up with the greatest influence on value. Half-moon table with a flat, thick-edged top and a dark, worn finish. Three straight legs support it, joined low by crossing stretchers. The surface shows scratches and a slightly weathered, uneven sheen. It is 32 inches long, 19.75 deep and 28 high.

Made for a wall, and happy to lean on one.