Huanghuali Folding Stool, Qing Dynasty

A huanghuali folding stool, Jiaoyi, 19th/20th century the two…
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A Huanghuali folding stool, Jiaoyi, 19th/20th century the two halves of the frame of the rectangular slatted seat folding down when the hinged legs are uncrossed, a rectangular frame supporting the open stool tenoned into the underside of the central member and locking into the junction of the legs, the seat frame with beaded shaped edge carved with dragons, the two pairs of legs joined with metal hinges and terminating in square section base stretchers, the pivoted footrest with metal mounts, 51 cm high, 60 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance, Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, c 1993, This lot is sold with a Tomlinson Antique House certificate of antiquity describing this stool as huanghuali and dating it to the Qing Dynasty., Compare with a huanghuali stool dated to the 17th/18th century from the Piccus Collection sold at Christie's, New York, 18 September 1997, lot 29., See also a stool dated to the early Qing dynasty from the Tianjin Museum of Art illustrated by Wang Shixiang Classic Chinese Furniture, pl 3

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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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

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