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What makes rosewood furniture good quality?
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Known in China as huali, rosewood is considered the finest hardwood and is prominently seen in luxury furniture from the Ming and early Qing dynasties. The exotic wood was favored for its durability, rich coloring, and distinctive grain. It is as collectible now as it was then.

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A Pair of Antique Chinese Rosewood Tables with turned legs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of antique Chinese rosewood tables were probably made for the Europeans residing in China
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large One-of-a-Kind Chinese Rosewood Table Mirror with Foo Dogs
Lattice Work
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible large one-of-a-kind Chinese rosewood table mirror with foo dogs & lattice work, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
$2,275 Sale Price
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Located in Dallas, TX
This Chinese rosewood stand displays a brilliant red sheen. It's tabletop sized and can hoist
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese nest of four tables
Located in Cheshire, GB
Nest of four Chinese rosewood tables each with a recessed rectangular paneled top and carved frieze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,496 Sale Price
20% Off
Late Qing Dynasty Rosewood Export Side Table Carved With Floral Bamboo Theme
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant hand carved late Qing Dynasty Chinese Rosewood table with delicate carving and slender
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,160 Sale Price
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Antique Chinese Rosewood Side Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese rosewood round side table, circ 1920's. With a carved and reticulated gallery, resting on a
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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s Hide Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Hide
Chinese Painted Snack Box with Deer
Lingzhi, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
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Pair of Chinese Sword Leg Wine Tables, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
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Materials
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White Twin Dragon Censer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
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