A Dark Lacquered Plant Stand

A DARK BURGUNDY LACQUERED EXTENDED-FORM PLANT STAND (18467)

Shanxi Province, China      Late 18th Century

A single yumu (northern elm) dark burgundy lacquered plant stand of extended-form.  An unusual low stretcher attaches to all four eligantly tapered legs and lead to a simple detailed foot.  The flush fitting floating panel top is surounded with a simple knifes edge waisted apron.  The interior edges of the legs and apron are all detailed with a simple beaded edge. (Small restorations to the original dark burgundy lacquer)

22″ wide, 16″ deep, 33″ high

 

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