Qing dynasty - sideboard

This sideboard is a true jewel from China, dating back to the prestigious Qing dynasty of the nineteenth century. Its distinctive shape immediately captures the eye and the mind, conveying a sense of importance and magnificence that few pieces of furniture can match. Completely preserved in its original beauty, it has been lovingly reupholstered inside to make it even more functional and usable. The fine floral decorations on the sides and base further enhance its structure, giving it a unique and fascinating charm. The wood used, "Yumu", Southern Elm, is an excellent choice. With its extraordinary density and strength, it is considered the hardest of the soft woods. Older plants, like the one used in this piece of furniture, take on a particularly fine reddish hue, giving a touch of elegance and nobility to the piece of furniture itself. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Yumu wood was widely prized and used to make furniture that was very close in style and workmanship to the more renowned Huali furniture. This sideboard therefore represents not only a piece of furniture, but also a symbol of the rich history and craftsmanship of ancient China.