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Chinese Padouk Stands
Devonshire Antiques
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Chinese Padouk Stands

19th century
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A fine matching pair of 19 century chinese Padouk hard wood stands having a shaped pink variegated marble inset . Carved prunus flower detail to top and foliating carved frieze on all sides . Standing on four legs depicting foliage with claw feet . Superb rich colour hard wood and stunning carving. Ideal to display indoor plants or lamps .

86cm height

35 cm dia top

43 cm widest width

£1900

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Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
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Devonshire Antiques has dated these Chinese Padouk Plant Stands to the 19th Century.

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SA1063971
Description
A fine matching pair of 19 century chinese Padouk hard wood stands having a shaped pink variegated marble inset . Carved prunus flower detail to top and foliating carved frieze on all sides . Standing on four legs depicting foliage with claw feet . Superb rich colour hard wood and stunning carving. Ideal to display indoor plants or lamps .

86cm height

35 cm dia top

43 cm widest width

£1900

Contact 07970119030

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated these Chinese Padouk Plant Stands to the 19th Century.

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SA1063971
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A pair of octagonal Chinese dark padouk wood plant stands with inset marble tops, pierced openwork aprons, lower shelves, and claw feet.
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Archive I A pair of octagonal Chinese dark padouk wood plant stands with inset marble tops, pierced openwork aprons, lower shelves, and claw feet.

Chinese Padouk Stands

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Archive V A pair of octagonal Chinese dark padouk wood plant stands with inset marble tops, pierced openwork aprons, lower shelves, and claw feet. View V
Archive VI A pair of octagonal Chinese dark padouk wood plant stands with inset marble tops, pierced openwork aprons, lower shelves, and claw feet. View VI
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Archive VIII A pair of octagonal Chinese dark padouk wood plant stands with inset marble tops, pierced openwork aprons, lower shelves, and claw feet. View VIII
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Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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A pair of octagonal Chinese dark padouk wood plant stands with inset marble tops, pierced openwork aprons, lower shelves, and claw feet.
Chinese padouk stands
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A pair of octagonal Chinese dark padouk wood plant stands with inset marble tops, pierced openwork aprons, lower shelves, and claw feet.
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Originating primarily during the Qing Dynasty, carved hardwood stands were produced both for domestic scholar residences and export to Western markets. They were crafted specifically to elevate prized possessions such as bonsai trees, porcelain vases, and scholar stones.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense, heavy tropical hardwoods such as padouk, rosewood, or zitan. The tops frequently feature inset panels of polished marble or granite to protect the timber surface from water moisture.

Authentic period examples utilize complex floating panel construction and traditional joinery without metal nails. The dark wood exhibits significant weight, natural oil density, and hand-carved openwork aprons depicting traditional motifs like dragons or lotus florals.

These versatile stands function well as sculpture pedestals, plant display tables, or occasional accent tables. Their dark wood tones and structured silhouette create visual contrast when set against neutral walls or modern minimalist furniture.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality bees-wax polish annually to nourish the timber. Clean the marble inset with a damp cloth and mild soap, ensuring no standing water remains on the porous surface.
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