Antique Pair of Monumental Hand-Carved Koi Table Bases

A commanding pair of hand-carved hardwood table bases featuring expressive koi or mythological fish rising upright from squared plinths. Their highly detailed features—arched tails, deeply incised scales, fan-like fins, and stylized expressions—create an incredible sense of movement and artistry.

Likely crafted for export during the late 19th to early 20th century, the forms draw on both Eastern and Western design language. The koi, long revered in Chinese symbolism as icons of prosperity, endurance, and transformation, are paired here with a dramatic sculptural presence that evokes Victorian maximalism.

These bases are versatile in application—ideal as supports for a custom marble or glass dining table, or used separately as twin console tables in an entry or gallery space. Whether restored or kept in their raw, stripped condition, they make a stunning architectural statement.

Please note: Some surface cracks, chips, and losses are present (as shown), but the bases remain structurally sound and display beautifully.

Dimensions: 29.25"H x 44.5"W x 25.25"D Each

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