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Pair of Chinese Hardwood Plant Stands
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Pair of Chinese Hardwood Plant Stands

19th century
Description

A superb pair of Chinese hardwood plant stands, each topped with a circular marble inset and richly adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay. The aprons are gracefully contoured and intricately decorated with floral and foliate motifs, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and decorative finesse. Raised on four shapely legs, the stands are united by an inlaid X-form stretcher, adding both stability and visual harmony. The wood is deep-toned and beautifully patinated, with minor age-related imperfections that speak to their authenticity and character. These stands are ideal for displaying ceramics, sculpture, or floral arrangements, and would bring a touch of elegance and cultural heritage to any interior setting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated these Chinese Hardwood Plant Stands to the 19th Century.

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SA1171912
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3935
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Description
A superb pair of Chinese hardwood plant stands, each topped with a circular marble inset and richly adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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The aprons are gracefully contoured and intricately decorated with floral and foliate motifs, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and decorative finesse.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Raised on four shapely legs, the stands are united by an inlaid X-form stretcher, adding both stability and visual harmony. The wood is deep-toned and beautifully patinated, with minor age-related imperfections that speak to their authenticity and character. These stands are ideal for displaying ceramics, sculpture, or floral arrangements, and would bring a touch of elegance and cultural heritage to any interior setting.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated these Chinese Hardwood Plant Stands to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171912
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3935
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A pair of low Chinese dark hardwood plant stands featuring circular inset marble tops, Mother-of-Pearl floral inlay along the scalloped aprons, and carved cabriole legs.

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Plant Stands

Archive II A pair of low Chinese dark hardwood plant stands featuring circular inset marble tops, Mother-of-Pearl floral inlay along the scalloped aprons, and carved cabriole legs. View II
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A pair of low Chinese dark hardwood plant stands featuring circular inset marble tops, Mother-of-Pearl floral inlay along the scalloped aprons, and carved cabriole legs.
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Plant Stands
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FAQs

Originating in 19th-century China, these stands were constructed as elevated pedestals to showcase prized potted bonsai, orchids, or decorative urns within traditional courtyard residences and scholar study spaces.

These stands are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, hongmu, or zitan, combined with inset grey or white veined marble tops and hand-cut mother-of-pearl shell inlay.

Authentic period examples feature traditional mortise and tenon joinery without nails, hand-carved floral or scroll motifs on the aprons, and natural wear patterns beneath the marble insert and along the base of the legs.

Position them as low occasional side tables beside low-profile seating, or place them in architectural alcoves and window bays to elevate potted greenery or sculptural ceramics.

Keep the wood hydrated with a non-silicone beeswax, clean the marble insert using a damp cloth with pH-neutral soap, and maintain consistent room humidity to prevent shell inlay from loosening.
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