Huanghuali Wood Side Table With Scroll‑Openwork Apron,Qing Dynasty 18th‑19th Century

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Dimensions:Length 174 cm (68.50 in),Width 69 cm (27.17 in),Height 85 cm (33.46 in),18th‑19th CenturCondition & Provenance:The table is entirely original,top panel,apron and four legs are all period elements.No major reconstruction,no replacement parts.The top is built with traditional frame‑and‑panel construction.Natural wood grain is clearly visible,covered by mellow time‑developed patina without modern lacquer or artificial wax.The apron carries multi‑layer mouldings;open‑work scroll cutouts are fully carved from solid timber.Mortise‑and‑tenon joints remain tight and sturdy,built in authentic antique furniture technique.Four straight legs are well‑proportioned with subtle inward‑curved foot corners.The underside backboards retain original old lacquer‑plaster layers with natural cracking and flaking,genuine untouched surface from age.Only minor wear and tiny chips consistent with long‑term use,no splits or missing wood,no restoration patches.Provenance:Private collection in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,United States.Acquired in Hong‑Kong by the collector in 1976,displayed within one family residence and released recently.description:This is a large Huanghuali side table from Qing dynasty,executed in classic Ming‑style aesthetic,primarily used as scholar’s writing or display table within traditional interior spaces.The top follows classic frame‑and‑panel joinery;the outer frame features successive mouldings creating rich layered silhouette.Apron and upper frame are integrated,adorned with continuous open‑cut scroll ornament.The flowing curved lines generate nice contrast between solid wood and open void,bringing decorative beauty while reducing overall weight.Four straight legs terminate in soft inward‑angled feet with clean silhouette.Underside panels preserve ancient plaster‑lacquer coating with natural cracked flaking surfaces,which serves as key evidence for dating.Huanghuali timber displays beautiful flowing grain and warm deep tone,covered by thick translucent patina accumulated over centuries.Every connection relies purely on traditional mortise‑and‑tenon structure,no nails for reinforcement,the whole piece remains rock‑solid.This antique retains original usage traces without over‑restoration,perfectly reflecting the refined taste of Qing literati furniture.Well‑preserved Huanghuali side tables with all original components are quite scarce in international market.It works wonderfully both as functional furnishing for Chinese‑style interior and high‑end collectible,widely sought‑after by antique furniture collectors across America and Asia

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