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#30632 18th Century Extra Long Ming Style Narrow Bench Made of Rare Hardwood
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This Antique Ming style bench is made of a very rare Chinese exotic hardwood called Zha-Zheng wood which is much rarer than Hong Mu types. It likely came from the Nan-Tong area in Zhejiang province as more research in the recent years have lead to a published book with more examples of the early style furniture pieces made of this wood from the area. It is a very dense wood with a dark greyish hue with some very large stripes of lighter color in beige color. I wrote years ago that this wood, when polished by hand without added finish, is very smooth and shines like a rock in the dark which mostly described its striking beauty and density. Raw Zha-Zheng wood particularly carries a green hue, while matured wood or old furniture piece made of this wood tends to turn to a warmer grey and no longer has the green hue. Old furniture pieces made of this wood were treasured and prized by bigger furniture store owners in the Shanghai area because of the same geographical location. Furniture pieces made of Zha-Zheng wood found during the early time also tend to be made in the traditional Ming furniture styles while commonly made in the early to mid Qing period. This might have suggested that fewer examples of furniture pieces made with this wood were created with new styles during the period. And certainly ones that were created in the Ming period should be prized like any other furniture pieces made during Ming Dynasty as they are rare. The thick single-plank top of this bench has almost turned into white from its unknown journey through time, but one can still see from the side of the plank with its color and grain slightly more intact that the top is likley also made of the same wood. While on the legs and the spandrels, some spandrels repalced, its structure shows more of the original character and color of the wood. Dimensions: 87" L x 9 1/8" W x 20 1/4" H
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#24837 An Excellent Antique Bamboo Woven Travelling Suitcase with Old Fitting
Wooden and Leather Trunk Chinese Furiture ...
1600.00
850.00
This 19th to early 20th century antique bamboo woven suitcase has a beautiful form with the top portion of the basket/ suitcase in a dome shape. The suitcase is constructed with finely split and woven bamboo mesh and further joined with broad bamboo bannds. It still retains the original old patina on the bamboo surface and the old lacuqer finish. It has beautiful original old brass plates with cutout design and hinges as well. One of the carrying side handles has replaced small inserting plates for the handle. The top of the lid contains finely woven patterns with two large characters of Fu (blessing) and Lu (wealth) and other smaller characters, floral, and Key design. While this type of old bamboo case can still be found in Zhejiang area in China, this one is an excellent example of its kind. Dimensions: 22" L x 15" W x 10" H
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#30426 Antique Qing Dynasty Carved and Inlaid Hardwood Stool with Marble Top
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Antique Qing Dynasty Carved and Inlaid Hardwood Stool with Marble Top. Inlaid with Mother of Pearl. While most of stools with similar style might be made of more common rosewood or Hong-Mu type, this one is possibly made of Zitan hardwood. Excellent patina. Dimensions: Approximately 14 1/2" Diameter x 18" H
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#30378 Extra Tall Antique Cabinet with Latticework and Re-Fitted doors
Larger Armoire and Cabinet Chinese Furiture ...
4200.00
2200.00
Impressive antique Chinese extra-tall cabinet from shanghai/Zhejiang area with altered doors and refitted antique latticework. Replaced new brass hinges and fittings. This cabinet with great storage capacity is created with two massive latticework sections with another bottom section with two doors. It has three drawers on the top and a row of hand-carved decoration at the bottom that is original to the cabinet. The sides of the cabinet also have latticework. Although the cabinet is created with several sections, it is one big cabinet, creating a towering look with its height and its wide use of latticework. This cabinet with a design element will have a nice presentation in any room! Cabinet itself is from the 19th-early 20th century. Dimensions: 41 3/4" L x 20 1/2" W x 84" H
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Bench and Stool Chinese Furiture ...
1150.00
685.00
Constructed in the shape of the traditional "Garden Stool" style, this unusual old Chinese Lacquered wooden stool is decorated with elegant floral design by carving into the thick layered black lacquer surface, leaving a desired relieved pattern inside the thick lacquer, then, finished again with thinner lacquer coating for the outside. This technique in lacquer work is called "Cut lacquer" or "Carved lacquer" which differs from carving on the wooden surface first and then finish the object with lacquer finish outside. This stool has been fully restored from its original much deteriorating condition, leaving traces of worn and used marks present. This stool is estimated to be from the early 20th century or older. Dimensions: 15" diameter x 19 1/4" H
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#30425 Antique Chinese Two-Door Book chest with Original Thick Red Lacquer
Small Cabinet and Chest Chinese Furiture ...
1150.00
720.00
Antique Chinese Two-Door Book chest with Original Thick Red Lacquer. This northern chest, sitting on an attached base, is solidly built and has been refinished in several layers of thick clear lacquer coating over its lovely organic red pigment and old patina. It has circular thick old brass plates on the door. The inside is an open space that is missing a shelf. But one can be easily installed. This lovely chest with an excellent size, not too big, can fit in any space or any room without feeling too bulky for the space. It is very useful for storing personal items, stationery, or any other treasures! It's deep, rich, and vibrant red color certainly can steal the eyes in a crowd! Dimensions: 30 1/2" L x 17 3/8" W x 25 1/2" H
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#29888 Antique Gilt-Painted Shanxi Style Small Red Cabinet (SOLD)
Small Cabinet and Chest Chinese Furiture ...
820.00
645.00
This Antique Gilt-Painted Shanxi Style Small Red Cabinet with a slightly darker red color is painted with scenes of children playing embedded with the meaning of "prosperity". One door is painted with children holding a lotus flower stem playing while the other door is painted with children lighting a fire cracker! It has a shelf inside with plenty of storage space underneath the shelf. This cabinet with a nice size is perfect to be used as a bedside cabinet or for a small entryway or any space that needs a small cabinet with storage. This cabinet is solidly built with its original black lacquer on the top, two sides, and inside the cabinet can be seen. Late 19-early 20th century. Dimensions: 24 3/4" L x 15 3/4" D x 34 1/2" H
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#29206 Antique Early Qing Ju Wood Square Stool with Round Legs and Rounded Construction
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This early Qing Dynasty square stool with excellent styling and rounded construction is a beautiful example of early furniture pieces when all parts of the piece are hand made to the right proportions, with a simplistic design in style and strongly built with solid joinery that lasts for several hundred years and more. The unfinished wood surface has developed a subtle reddish hue in the blond wood that looks denser through time. One sees the well thought out design with all parts of the stool cohesively created in rounded shapes with the rounded legs which the Chinese in the trad call it "Round-wrapped-in-round (Yuan-Bao-Yuan)". all parts are substantially and elegantly built with an proportion that is appealing to the eyes. Older Chinese furniture pieces from the earlier period with a good styling and good build are becoming more scarce. 18th century. Dimensions: 17 1/4"x17 1/4"x18 3/4" H
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#28585 Antique Chinese Tea Table with Ice-Ray Lattice Pattern
Tea Table and Low Table Chinese Furiture ...
750.00
485.00
Antique Chinese Tea Table with A Shelf and Ice-Ray Lattice Pattern. 19th Century. This is an excellent table with great style from the Ninbo area in China. It has also been beautifully refinished recently. Ice-Ray lattice pattern is highly regarded in Chinese furniture woodwork and required skillful craftsman to create the visually appealing pattern. Sometimes this pattern is assembled free-handly without drawing a pattern first by skillful woodworker. Dimensions: 15 1/2"x15 1/2"x 29 3/4" H
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#29208 Antique Ming Style Ju Wood Side Chair
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Antique Ming Style Ju Wood Side Chair. This beautiful chair stripped in lighter color is built with great proportions, well balanced like many of the older chairs from the Ming and early Qing period. Its simplicity in design speaks the style favored by the literati class during the golden age of Chinese furniture. The old foot rest is nicely worn from the testimony of time. There are some replacements and repairs in the wood as well as some minor weather cracks, nevertheless, it is elegant and timeless. This chair makes a nice presentation for a home desiring sophistication in style. As is. 180-250 years old. Ju wood is a better tropical wood, considered a southern Chinese elm. It is less common than northern Chinese elm. Ju wood had been used in the furniture making during the Ming Dynasty with found examples. Older Ming style furniture pieces made of Ju wood are rare. Dimensions: 20 3/4" L x 16 1/4" W x 39 1/2" H
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#29204 Antique Northern Chinese Crescent-Moon Three-legged Stool (SOLD)
Bench and Stool Chinese Furiture ...
365.00
195.00
Antique Northern Chinese Crescent-Moon Three-legged Stool constructed with a single-board top that is shaped like a crescent moon. This simple peasant style stool is light and easy to carry around. All parts are joined together with the tongue-and-groove construction only. Lightly refinished, very solid. Early 20th century. Dimensions: 16 3/4" L x 13 3/4" W x 18 3/4" H
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# 28796 Rare Antique Chinese Wooden Trunk with Pi-Huei Style Old Lacquer
Wooden and Leather Trunk Chinese Furiture ...
3600.00
1600.00
Rare Antique Chinese Wooden Trunk with Pi-Huei Style Thick Lacquer in original dark color and old patina. With fading and losses on the lacquer surface. Partial replacements on the brass. As is. At the front of the trunk, it has simple raised lacquer design of what look might be temple objects such as incense burner and ancient vessel and fruits or flowers. On the top, one can see its beautiful patina on the evenly worn lacquer surface through time like a modern abstract painting. Objects made with such thick lacquer hand-built with many layers in the ancient traditional technique have been treasured by Chinese art and furniture collectors for their beauty and skills presented. Though this trunk is considered a utilitarian ware, nevertheless, it speaks for the thousand years' old lacquer art in its own uniqueness. For those who enjoy older objects, this trunk offers practical function as well as its beauty to enhance one's living space. Dimensions: 34 1/2"L x 20 3/4"W x 11" H
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