Impressive Large Chinese Huanghuali Altar Table

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Impressive Large Chinese Huanghuali Altar Table

About the Item

This magnificent and immense Chinese huanghuali wood altar table is one of the most dramatic we have ever seen. Please pay attention to the dimensions as this is not your typical altar table size. It would be perfect not only for an altar as intended but also make a dramatic entry table, console a base to display any exceptional piece. The altar is of the long rectangular form with upturned edge with ornate design of intertwining ruyi beneath a deeply carved, patterned border. The legs contain flowering vessels and chimes in relief including with two large lion heads terminating at front legs. The fact that these legs extend beyond the plane of the front of the altar is also. I you are seeking a dramatic and rare huanghuali altar this one appeal to the most discriminating of buyers. A member of the rosewood family, huanghuali stands for rarity, beauty and in today’s Chinese furniture market, high prices. It is believed that there are less than 10,000 pieces of huanghuali furniture left in the world. Because the wood is nearing extinction, and is now a protected species, supply is very limited. Matched with the rapidly increasing demand for Chinese antiques, prices for huanghuali furniture have skyrocketed over the past five years. A member of the rosewood family, huanghuali stands for rarity, beauty and in today’s Chinese furniture market, high prices. It is believed that there are less than 10,000 pieces of huanghuali furniture left in the world. Because the wood is nearing extinction, and is now a protected species, supply is very limited. Matched with the rapidly increasing demand for Chinese antiques, prices for huanghuali furniture have skyrocketed over the past five years. Huanghuali is possibly the hottest category of furniture in the world today.Historically, Hainan Island appears to be the main source of the wood, although it is believed that there are similar species in North Vietnam, Indochina, Guangxi and other islands of the South China Sea. Dating to the mid-Ming period, huanghuali furniture is believed to have been prized by the very wealthy, the upper classes and officials.

Dimensions:
Height: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Width: 106.5 in (270.51 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
Style:
Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Carved
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920
Condition:
Seller Location:
Laguna Beach, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: P-17531stDibs: LU174724006553