Chinese octagonal pedestal/stand - Wood, Marble - China - Early 20th century





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Chinese octagonal plant stand in traditional Hongmu style dating to the early 20th century, with an octagonal inlaid natural marble top, a dark hardwood frame with openwork and Qing-style floral carvings, height 63 cm, width 49.5 cm, depth 51 cm, origin China, provenance Privécollectie, in good condition and authentic/original.
Description from the seller
Richly carved Chinese plant stand / pedestal in traditional Hongmu style, presumably manufactured in China in the early 20th century (circa 1900–1930).
The piece features an octagonal inlaid natural marble top with decorative drawing. The base is adorned around with openwork and deeply carved floral motifs and traditional mask decorations in Qing-style. The legs end in claw-shaped feet and are connected by a cross brace at the bottom.
Top shape: octagonal
Top: inlaid natural marble
Material: dark hardwood (Hongmu-type)
Construction: traditional joinery
Condition: The piece has a beautiful, natural patina suited to its age. The interior shows signs of use and traditional construction elements. The furniture is functional and stands very stably and can bear weights of heavy objects such as vases, flower pots, etc... Look carefully at the detailed photos to assess the condition of the piece further. (Note: The first photo is based on a real photo optimized with AI, but it very accurately conveys the luxurious appearance of the item. The other photos are unedited photos taken with different backgrounds and lighting.)
Height: 63 cm
Width: at the widest point 49.5 cm
Depth: at the deepest point 51 cm
Width of octagon: 32–33 cm
The item will be carefully packed and insured for shipment.
Richly carved Chinese plant stand / pedestal in traditional Hongmu style, presumably manufactured in China in the early 20th century (circa 1900–1930).
The piece features an octagonal inlaid natural marble top with decorative drawing. The base is adorned around with openwork and deeply carved floral motifs and traditional mask decorations in Qing-style. The legs end in claw-shaped feet and are connected by a cross brace at the bottom.
Top shape: octagonal
Top: inlaid natural marble
Material: dark hardwood (Hongmu-type)
Construction: traditional joinery
Condition: The piece has a beautiful, natural patina suited to its age. The interior shows signs of use and traditional construction elements. The furniture is functional and stands very stably and can bear weights of heavy objects such as vases, flower pots, etc... Look carefully at the detailed photos to assess the condition of the piece further. (Note: The first photo is based on a real photo optimized with AI, but it very accurately conveys the luxurious appearance of the item. The other photos are unedited photos taken with different backgrounds and lighting.)
Height: 63 cm
Width: at the widest point 49.5 cm
Depth: at the deepest point 51 cm
Width of octagon: 32–33 cm
The item will be carefully packed and insured for shipment.

