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Chinese Carved Marble Top Pedestal Stand
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Chinese Carved Marble Top Pedestal Stand

19th century
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Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood low jardiniere stand or occasional table with an inset variegated rouge marble top.

Well carved low stand with a carved and lobed edge top , having a carved trailing border surrounding a rouge marble panel top . Raised on shaped carved legs with zoomorphic mask detail and carved dragon’s claw feet . The carved and pierced heavily carved friezes. The base joined by shaped stretchers providing both strength and stability.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour, dark patina to the dense , heavy quality hardwood. The well-figured variegated marble top with no cracks , damage or repairs.

An exotic carved Chinese table of practical scale and proportions , which could be utilised in numerous settings. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops ready for the home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Marble Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1217736
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000488
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Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood low jardiniere stand or occasional table with an inset variegated rouge marble top.
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Well carved low stand with a carved and lobed edge top , having a carved trailing border surrounding a rouge marble panel top.
Beech and Springs Antiques

. Raised on shaped carved legs with zoomorphic mask detail and carved dragon’s claw feet . The carved and pierced heavily carved friezes. The base joined by shaped stretchers providing both strength and stability.

fig 1. An octagonal dark carved hardwood stand featuring an inset pink marble top, openwork apron detailing, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Chinese Carved Marble Top Pedestal Stand

In excellent original condition with a rich colour, dark patina to the dense , heavy quality hardwood. The well-figured variegated marble top with no cracks , damage or repairs.

An exotic carved Chinese table of practical scale and proportions , which could be utilised in numerous settings. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops ready for the home.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Marble Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217736
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000488
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

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An octagonal dark carved hardwood stand featuring an inset pink marble top, openwork apron detailing, and cabriole legs.
Chinese Carved Marble Top Pedestal Stand
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An octagonal dark carved hardwood stand featuring an inset pink marble top, openwork apron detailing, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectPlant Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialHardwood, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInset marble top, Octagonal form, Pierced apron, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This late nineteenth-century Qing Dynasty Chinese export low jardiniere stand functions as an occasional table or plant stand. The piece consists of a dense, heavy dark brown hardwood frame with a rich patina, complemented by an inset variegated rouge marble top in pink and reddish tones. The octagonal top features a carved and lobed edge with a trailing border, above heavily carved and pierced friezes displaying openwork apron detailing. The structure is raised on shaped cabriole legs decorated with zoomorphic mask details and finished with carved dragon's claw feet, all joined by curved stretchers. The practical dimensions measure 47 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this stand suits an empty corner in a gentleman's library or acts as an accent table beside seating in a living room.

FAQs

These stands originated during the Qing Dynasty and gained popularity during the late 19th century as export wares to Europe. Designed traditionally to display bonsai, vases, or incense burners, they reflect traditional Chinese woodcarving techniques combined with durable stone insets.

They are typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, zitan, or hongmu, paired with inset polished marble tops. The marble is often selected for decorative veining, with pink, grey, or white colour variations.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, intricate pierced aprons, and natural variations in the wood density and stone figure. Modern reproductions frequently rely on machine carving and synthetic adhesives.

These stands serve as functional side tables, sculptural pedestals for house plants, or accent display bases for ceramics. Placing them in neutral spaces creates contrast against contemporary upholstery and minimalistic architecture.

Dust the detailed relief carvings regularly using a soft brush to prevent buildup. Clean the marble surface with pH-neutral stone cleaner and keep the item away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or joint movement.
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