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Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved ‘Huali’ Hardwood Dish-top Stools .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €936     $1,016
£800
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Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved ‘Huali’ Hardwood Dish-top Stools .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ‘huali’ hardwood dished-top stools.

Fine quality pair of circular hardwood stools raised on shaped supports joined with stretchers and shaped carved open-fret friezes below the tops . The figured ‘huali’ tops of recessed ‘dish’ form .

Excellent original condition with a rich patina and colour .

H 20”

W 14”

D 14”

China c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Chinese Carved Hardwood Stools to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 08302904
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Floating panel tops inset within moulded circular frames: traditional Chinese joinery.
Pierced aprons carved with open fretwork: late Qing dynasty shaping.
Curving legs united by arched stretchers with a central rounded boss: standard period pattern.
Light surface marks and mellowed polish across the seats: years of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1043272
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2401
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ‘huali’ hardwood dished-top stools.
“
Fine quality pair of circular hardwood stools raised on shaped supports joined with stretchers and shaped carved open-fret friezes below the tops.
M Lees and Sons

. The figured ‘huali’ tops of recessed ‘dish’ form .

Excellent original condition with a rich patina and colour .

H 20”

W 14”

D 14”

China c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Chinese Carved Hardwood Stools to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08302904
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Floating panel tops inset within moulded circular frames: traditional Chinese joinery.
Pierced aprons carved with open fretwork: late Qing dynasty shaping.
Curving legs united by arched stretchers with a central rounded boss: standard period pattern.
Light surface marks and mellowed polish across the seats: years of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1043272
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2401
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers.
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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers.

Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved ‘Huali’ Hardwood Dish-top Stools .

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View II
Archive III A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View III
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Archive VI A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View IX
Archive X A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View X
Archive XI A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View XI
Archive XII A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 367
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers.
Pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ‘huali’ hardwood dish-top stools .
Ref: SA1043272
A pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese carved dark hardwood stools featuring circular dish tops, openwork aprons, and splayed cabriole legs linked by crossed stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood, Huali Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDish top, Openwork carved apron, Cabriole legs, Crossed stretchers
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This pair of late nineteenth-century Chinese Qing Dynasty stools hails from around 1880 and takes the form of circular dish-top seats crafted from dark brown huali hardwood. Each stool stands on splayed cabriole legs linked by low crossed stretchers with a central knot, supporting shaped openwork carved friezes beneath the figured tops. The timber displays a rich patina and grain visible across the circular surfaces. Measuring 50 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 35 cm deep, these sturdy pieces are well-suited for placement in an empty corner of a gentleman's library or a living room as occasional seating or plant stands.

FAQs

During the late Qing dynasty, circular hardwood stools and stands were crafted as versatile indoor furnishings used for seating, supporting decorative vases, or displaying incense burners in formal reception rooms and private studies.

Traditional Chinese furniture relies on dense, dark hardwoods such as zitan, huali, and hongmu, assembled using intricate mortise-and-tenon joinery without nails or metal fasteners.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically exhibit hand-carved joinery marks, natural patination in unexposed areas, floating top panel construction to accommodate wood movement, and period-typical motifs.

These compact pieces function effectively as accent side tables, sculptural plant pedestals, or decorative stands in contemporary living rooms, hallways, and bedchambers.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and periodically apply a high-quality beeswax paste to nourish the timber while avoiding direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations.
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