Huanghuali Writing Table with Three Drawers
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A Huanghuali and hardwood writing table, circa 1900, the panelled top flush within a mitred frame with moulded edge, above a row of three panelled drawers set with brass swing handles on circular back plates, within a raised convex framework extending around the sides and back, supported on corner round section legs joined by moulded side stretchers, 81 cm high, 102.5 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore. Private Collection, Perth, acquired from the above. This lot is sold with a Tomlinson Antique House certificate of antiquity, describing this writing table as huanghuali and dating it to the Qing Dynasty.
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- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Huanghuali Wood - Huanghuali is the most sought-after timber used in the construction of Chinese furniture because of its fine colour and grain.
During Ming and early Qing dynasties, most of the best furniture was made from huanghuali wood.
It is a member of the rosewood family and over time the surface mellows to a yellowish brown tone with the exposure to light.
In recent years, furniture made from huanghuali wood has increased exponentially in value.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese furniture, chairs - chairs, Qing dynasty 337
- Chinese furniture, tables
- Chinese furniture, timbers
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