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Pair of Carved Chinese Huanghuali Armchairs

About the Item

We proudly offer two Chinese carved huanghuali armchairs for the discriminating buyer. Each chair is of rectilinear openwork form with the splats set with zitan panels of archaistic chilong design. They also have additional carving along the aprons and the legs set are set on stretchers. on stretchers. The chair contains the “Jian Ding” mark which is a wax seal indicating permission to export these chairs from China. The export regulations have become more and more limited over time and exporting chairs such as these may soon be prohibited. These chairs are quite rare in that they contain two of the most desirable and precious wood products known, huanghuali and zitan. 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. As 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. Zitan that has not been polished for a long time will accumulate the black resin to the point that it appears like black lacquer. Zitan wood has historically been valued in China, particularly during the Qing Dynasty periods. Due to its slow growth and rarity, furniture made from zitan is difficult to find and can be expensive. It has been one of the most prized woods for millennia.

Dimensions:
Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)Seat Height: 21.88 in (55.58 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Carved
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Laguna Beach, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: P-17521stDibs: LU174724006343