Low Rectangular Antique Coffee Table with Arched Legs

This low Kang coffee table from the late Qing Dynasty period of the early 20th century represents traditional Chinese furniture designed for floor-level seating arrangements. The Kang system utilized heated platforms for seating and sleeping, requiring low tables for comfortable use. Traditional construction methods and proportions reflect centuries of refinement in Chinese furniture design. The piece demonstrates the practical furniture solutions developed for traditional Chinese living spaces. The table adapts perfectly to contemporary use as a coffee table, providing unique low-profile functionality that works well with modern seating arrangements. Traditional Chinese furniture philosophy emphasized durability and functional elegance, qualities evident in this piece's construction and design. The table's clean lines and practical proportions demonstrate timeless design principles that remain relevant today. This piece brings authentic historical character to modern living rooms whil