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Pair of Neat Chinese Rosewood Plant Stands
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Pair of Neat Chinese Rosewood Plant Stands

19th century
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Circa 1890, matched pair of neat sized Chinese rosewood plant stands. The circular tops with pink variegated marble inserts and gadrooned edges over elaborate, convex carved & pierced friezes with foliate and flower head decorations that extend down the cabriole supports, to carved stretchers.

Size 59 cm high x 60 cm high x 34 cm diameter

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Georgian Antiques has dated these Chinese Rosewood Plant Stands to the 1890s.

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Circa 1890, matched pair of neat sized Chinese rosewood plant stands. The circular tops with pink variegated marble inserts and gadrooned edges over elaborate, convex carved & pierced friezes with foliate and flower head decorations that extend down the cabriole supports, to carved stretchers.

Size 59 cm high x 60 cm high x 34 cm diameter

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Chinese Rosewood Plant Stands to the 1890s.

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SA572210
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21625/27081
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Archive I A pair of dark carved rosewood plant stands featuring circular pink marble tops, pierced floral aprons, and curved legs connected by a lower carved stretcher.

Pair of Neat Chinese Rosewood Plant Stands

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A pair of dark carved rosewood plant stands featuring circular pink marble tops, pierced floral aprons, and curved legs connected by a lower carved stretcher.
Pair of Neat Chinese Rosewood Plant Stands
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A pair of dark carved rosewood plant stands featuring circular pink marble tops, pierced floral aprons, and curved legs connected by a lower carved stretcher.
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Originating predominantly in the Qing Dynasty and late nineteenth-century export trade, Chinese rosewood plant stands were crafted to showcase porcelain urns, bonsai trees, and floral arrangements. They reflected status and appreciation for traditional craftsmanship within both Asian homes and Western collection rooms.

These stands are constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood (Hongmu), often incorporating inserted tops of pink or grey marble. Craftsmen employed floating-panel construction and intricate mortise and tenon joinery without the use of metal nails to accommodate timber movement.

Authentic period stands feature hand-carved details, natural variation in wood grain, and hand-fitted marble inserts. Look for original joinery techniques, signs of age-appropriate wear to the polish, and hand-chiseled undersides rather than modern machine-cut finishes.

These stands serve as versatile sculptural accents in contemporary spaces. Positioned individually or as a pair, they can elevate modern ceramics, trailing houseplants, or sculptural objects while providing a rich tactile contrast against neutral backdrops.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood lustre. Clean marble tops using a damp cloth and mild neutral cleanser, avoiding acid-based solutions that can etch the stone surface.
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