Rare Huanghuali Solid Plank with Small Lugs

A rare Chinese solid plank, Huanghuali, the Density at 650kg/m3…
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A rare Chinese solid plank, Huanghuali, the Density at 650kg/m3 suggests Dalbergia Hainanensis,19th century, the small lugs underneath were for keeping it in place as part of a bench top balanced over two side tables. Provenance: The vendor lifted this plank from two side stools, in the 1990s, it has been in storage for 20 years. Note: The wood is from one of the 125 worldwide genus of Dalbergia with a number of sub species located in Asia., condition: The patination of a yellow hue and natural oily surface evident, weight 21.6kg I length 2 m, width 30 cm, depth 5.5 cm

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  • Huanghuali Wood - Huanghuali is the most sought-after timber used in the construction of Chinese furniture because of its fine colour and grain.

    During Ming and early Qing dynasties, most of the best furniture was made from huanghuali wood.

    It is a member of the rosewood family and over time the surface mellows to a yellowish brown tone with the exposure to light.

    In recent years, furniture made from huanghuali wood has increased exponentially in value.
  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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