Huanghuali
China, 19th century
Horseshoe form with segmented back splat
Sweeping round bars forming the armrest
Solid square seat rests upon square legs with beaded aprons
The wood with expressive graining and of yellowish brown color
Dimensions: 98.5 x 66 x 51 cm
Good restored condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany

Huang-hua-li

Huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera) is a rare type of rosewood that was used in China for traditional medicine and to make precious furniture. Originally known as huali or hualu, the specification ‘huang’ (yellowish-brown) was added in the 20th century to differentiate between aged Huanghuali with a yellowish brown patina and newer, so-called xinhuali. Huanghuali literally means ‘yellowish blooming pear wood’. Very good Huanghuali wood has a shimmering, near translucent surface with a beautiful, abstract grain. The color varies from reddish brown to golden yellow. Huanghuali probably originally came from the island Hainan, but similar kinds also grow in northern Vietnam, Guangxi and Indochina.



Condition: The chairs are in good restored condition. The dimensions are 98.5 x 66 x 51 cm (height x length x width), the seat height measures 51.5 cm.

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