A hand-carved hardwood small side table with a circular top and lower shelf, both surfaces carved with peonies and overlapping foliage. The cabriole legs continue the carved decoration down to pad feet. A dark ebonised finish with golden tones. 

These tables were hand-carved in Japan and commissioned by Liberty & Co for their Eastern Bazaar at Regent Street, London, as part of their exotic furniture range during a period of widespread enthusiasm for Japanese decorative arts. They were made in numbered sections for flat-packing and assembly on arrival. The type is documented in Daryl Bennett's Liberty's Furniture 1875–1915, p. 29.

Details

• Origin: Japan, made for Liberty & Co, London
• Period: Early 20th century
• Materials: Carved hardwood, ebonised finish
• Dimensions: Ø 28cm x H 46cm (Ø 11" x H 18.1")
• Condition: Good vintage condition with reinforcement hinges to underside of lower tier legs. Some small marks and dents from age.