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What makes rosewood furniture good quality?

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What makes rosewood furniture good quality?

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.

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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors

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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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables

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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
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20th Century Chinese Qing Tray Tables

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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...

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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Melon Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Side Tables

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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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

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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Wood, Reed

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

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