Chinese Export Style Carved Hardwood Pedestal Stand, Early to Mid-20th Century

Item Details

This square hardwood pedestal stand is executed in the Chinese Export tradition, featuring an ebonized finish that highlights its intricate high-relief carvings. The square top is inset and framed by a meticulously carved Greek key border, resting above a deeply carved apron with foliate scrolls and pierced elements. The stand is supported by four cabriole legs, heavily ornamented with floral motifs, which are joined by a shaped X-stretcher centered with a carved circular medallion. The piece exhibits an aged patina with visible wear to the finish, particularly on the top and high points of the carvings, revealing the natural wood grain underneath. This stand represents the enduring popularity of ornate Asian-inspired decorative furniture in Western interior design during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Condition

- overall with various scratches, marks, nicks, abrasions, restoration and wear consistent with age and use; scatted finish loss and chips; loose joints.

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGB03944