Chinese hardwood floral carved cabinets
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A pair of Chinese hardwood small cabinets rectangular tapered form, each with two panelled doors, classically carved in relief with florals and scrolls, opening to reveal a plain interior, the sides with conforming carved decoration, bracket apron plinth to the base, blackened decorative pierced metal tab form handles. 27.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 355. Note: The grain of these cabinets is very consistent with Huanghuali, and this pair are probably of that wood. Provenance: From a local Auckland vendor who has owned these cabinets for at least 20 years.
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- 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, timbers
- Chinese furniture, type or function - storage cabinets 609