Qing Rosewood Daybed with Plantain Leaf Back Board

A Southern Chinese rosewood daybed, late Qing period, the back…
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A Southern Chinese rosewood daybed, late Qing period, the back board shaped as a plantain leaf and decorated with relief of frogs and snails, further decoration to the bed includes traditional openwork patterns and mounted rattan mats, 180 cm length. Provenance: A private collection in Australia

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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.
  • Rosewood - A dense timber that varies in shade to very light brown to almost black. When rosewood is cut and sanded the colour of the timber will turn black, and after polishing and exposure to daylight, the surface will gradually lighten over time to light brown with black streaks.

    The name comes from the odour emanating from the timber when it is planed, sanded or cut.

    Rosewood was very popular for use in Victorian furniture in the second half of the 19th century, and at that time most of the rosewood was imported from Brazil. However it also grows in India and Indonesia.

    It is used in the sold for chairs and table legs, but for carcase furniture such as side cabinets and bookcases, and for table tops it is always used as a veneer.

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