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Rare Pair of Chinese, Tall, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Hongmu Plant Stands
Georgian Antiques
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Rare Pair of Chinese, Tall, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Hongmu Plant Stands

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900. Rare pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty, tall, mother-of-pearl inlaid Hongmu plant stands. The circular tops with variegated pink marble insets, within circular Hongmu frames with intricate mother of pearl floral inlay. The curved friezes with further extensive trailing mother of pearl flowers and foliage. All supported on tall carved faux-bamboo cabriole legs with carved X stretcher. Both in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Chinese Hongmu Plant Stands to the 1900s.

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SA960911
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32089
Description
Circa 1900. Rare pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty, tall, mother-of-pearl inlaid Hongmu plant stands.
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The circular tops with variegated pink marble insets, within circular Hongmu frames with intricate mother of pearl floral inlay.
Georgian Antiques

The curved friezes with further extensive trailing mother of pearl flowers and foliage. All supported on tall carved faux-bamboo cabriole legs with carved X stretcher. Both in excellent condition.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Chinese Hongmu Plant Stands to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA960911
Dealers Internal Ref
32089
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A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs.
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Archive I A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs.

Rare Pair of Chinese, Tall, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Hongmu Plant Stands

Archive II A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs. View II
Archive III A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs. View III
Archive IV A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs. View IV
Archive V A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs. View V
Archive VI A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs. View VI
Archive VII A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs. View VIII
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A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs.
Rare Pair of Chinese, Tall, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hongmu Plant Stands
Ref: SA960911
A pair of tall dark brown carved wooden plant stands featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay and bamboo-styled curved legs.
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FAQs

Traditional Chinese plant stands crafted from dense hardwoods like hongmu gained prominent popularity during the Qing Dynasty, designed to display prized bonsai plants, floral arrangements, and ornamental porcelain within scholar studios and domestic interiors.

These pieces were typically constructed from tropical hardwoods such as hongmu or zitan, frequently set with inset marble tops and decorated with mother-of-pearl (nacre) floral or foliate inlays.

Authentic period examples feature traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal screws, hand-carved detailing, naturally hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays, and significant weight due to the high density of the hardwood.

They serve as elevated accent pieces in empty corners, alcoves, or entryways, ideal for supporting contemporary ceramic pots, trailing botanical species, or decorative stone sculptures.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity changes to prevent wood movement and inlay lift; clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly.
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