Old Chinese Kang tables, once central fixtures in traditional Northern Chinese homes, are now finding new life as distinctive coffee tables in modern interiors.

Old Chinese Kang table, once central fixture in traditional Northern Chinese homes, is now finding new life as distinctive coffee tables in modern interiors.

Originally placed on heated brick platforms known as kang, these low wooden tables served both practical and social purposes - holding tea sets, books, or meals while families gathered around them for warmth and conversation.

Today, these tables carry with them a deep sense of history. Each one is unique, shaped by decades - sometimes centuries - of use, repair, and regional craftsmanship. Time has left its marks in the form of worn edges, faded lacquer, and hand-carved details smoothed by countless hands. No two are alike, and that’s precisely their charm.

Repurposing a Kang table as a coffee table brings an authentic story into your living space. Whether rustic or refined, their understated elegance speaks of a culture that values both beauty and function. They don’t just furnish a room - they add soul, quietly anchoring a space with their presence and past.

Available from the beginning of July 2025.

• h 26cm, d 50cm, l 83cm, 6.5kg 
• unique piece from Shanxi province, China
• material: pine wood
• original condition beginning of 20c