A LARGE PAIR OF GILT AND POLYCHROME BLACK-LACQUERED WOOD CONSOLE TABLES (2)A LARGE PAIR OF GILT AND POLYCHROME BLACK-LACQUERED WOOD CONSOLE TABLESLavishly decorated in polychrome and gilt designs on the top with a shou character between two lotus medallions surrounded by four sinuous dragons and four butterflies hovering amidst a profusion of blossoming lotus, peonies and other flowerheads issuing from curving tendrils and acanthus leaves, all within a border of scrolling lotus and diaper cartouches, the waist decorated with rectangular panels depicting further dragons, the legs and base frame with further scrolling lotus designs. 80cm (31 1/2in) high x 130cm (51 1/8in) wide x 65cm (25 1/2in) deep (2).Lavishly decorated with intricate designs of blossoming flowers and writhing dragons, the present tables appear to have been inspired by Imperial lacquer furniture of the 18th century.