4 CHINOISE SIDE TABLES / SET OF TABLES OF VARIOUS SIZES, China, 2nd half of 20th c., wood, brown lacquered and the table tops and cheeks polychrome painted and with gold accents, decorated with different scenes, each framed by stylized floral decor and meandering motifs: "cartouche with dragon flanked by flowers", "phoenixes in landscape", "vase with flowers and butterflies" and "flower branch with bird and butterflies". Overhanging tops on pierced cheeks in stylized lyre form with trefoil motif and two curved legs. Tables connect via fluted rails under the top. Large table: h. 72.5 x l. 53 x w. 31 cm; smallest table: h. 66.5 x l. 38 x w. 27 cm (partially rubbed and bumped, feet rejoined).