Huanghuali Openwork Two Part Cabinet
A Huanghuali and hardwood openwork round-corner two part cabinet, 20th century, of rectangular form, the rounded protruding top set on corner posts housing a pair of doors, the doors and sides formed of three tiers of vertical spindles separated by two horizontal bands of open rectangles, all within moulded frames, the interior with two shelves, the lower section with two drawers above a shelf supported on short legs with plain shaped spandrels, fitted with metal plates and pulls, 63.98 in. high, 36.22 in. wide, 17.72 in. deep.
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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. - Tier - One or more under-shelves of a table or cabinet.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese furniture, timbers
- Chinese furniture, type or function - storage cabinets 629
