Kingwood, native to South America, is primarily found in Brazil and Uruguay. It is a type of hardwood that is known for its distinctive colour and beautiful grain patterns. The heartwood of the tree is a deep, rich purple-brown colour, while the sapwood is a pale yellow or cream colour. The wood often has dramatic striping or veining patterns, which can range from fine and delicate to bold and striking. It is a dense, heavy wood that is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. It is native to South America, and is primarily found in Brazil and Uruguay.

Because of its beauty and durability, kingwood has been highly prized for centuries. It was particularly popular during the Baroque and Rococo periods in Europe, when it was used extensively in the decoration of luxury furniture and other decorative objects. It is also used for decorative objects more...

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A Louis XV/XVI transitional kingwood and tulipwood commode, the…

Louis XV/XVI Commode with Marble Top and Inlay

A Louis XV/XVI transitional kingwood and tulipwood commode, the Grey St Anne marble top, above an arrangement on three short and two long drawers inlaid sans traverse with key pattern bordered panels, with brass mounts to the angles and sabots to the…

Louis XVI kingwood, rosewood and tulipwood marquetry commode, c.…

Louis XVI Marquetry Commode with Gilded Brass Handles

Louis XVI kingwood, rosewood and tulipwood marquetry commode, c. 1780, with grey marble top above three short drawers and two long drawers with gilded brass handles, raised on spindle legs with simulated flutes, height 86 cm width 125 cm depth 59 cm.…

A Louis XV Kingwood parquetry commode, circa 1750. veneered in…

Louis XV Kingwood Parquetry Commode, 1750

A Louis XV Kingwood parquetry commode, circa 1750. veneered in kingwood a quatre faces, crossbanded and with fillets, the sides of serpentine form with recessed back angles and inlaid with lozenge-shaped panels to the sides, containing two drawers and a…