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What makes rosewood furniture good quality?
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Known in China as huali, rosewood is considered the finest hardwood and is prominently seen in luxury furniture from the Ming and early Qing dynasties. The exotic wood was favored for its durability, rich coloring, and distinctive grain. It is as collectible now as it was then.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
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Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs & Lattice Work
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible large one-of-a-kind Chinese rosewood table mirror with foo dogs & lattice work, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Chinese Rosewood Table Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This Chinese rosewood stand displays a brilliant red sheen. It's tabletop sized and can hoist
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese nest of four tables
Located in Cheshire, GB
Nest of four Chinese rosewood tables each with a recessed rectangular paneled top and carved frieze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Rosewood Export Side Table Carved With Floral Bamboo Theme
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant hand carved late Qing Dynasty Chinese Rosewood table with delicate carving and slender
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Qing Rosewood Folding Tray Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant Chinese Qing carved rosewood folding tray table featuring a lower removable tray
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Tray Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Four Chinese Rosewood Nested Tables
Located in London, GB
These beautiful tables were created in China in the early 20th century. They have been carved from
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Rosewood
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Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
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Reed, Wood
Chinese Blue and White Botanical Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with an allover pattern of botanical motifs. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Melon Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities
Materials
Pine
"Composition in Red (Vapors)" by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
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Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic