Tall Chinese Hardwood Stand Circa 1920

A raised Chinese stand that was made in China from a tropical hardwood and then stained a dark color.

The stand has 4 pierced aprons around the lipped top. The long columnar round legs are strengthened by 4 struts at the feet. There are small brads on the lower struts. The rest of the stand was joined and probably glued without the use of brads.

An old paper label under the top reads “Teak 82E-1 con Lot #7-2.” I don’t believe the wood is teak, but rather another tropical hardwood.

MEASUREMENTS

9 ¼” (23.5 cm) tall x 5 5/8” (14.3 cm) wide x 5 5/8” (14.3 cm) deep. Weighs 9.1 oz (265 g)

CONDITION

One top corner had a repair, and there is wear to the wood from age and use. Glue was used to secure one end of the top of the stand when the repair was made, which you can see when you turn the stand over. The stand rests flat on a surface, with only the slightest wobble.

A nice antique stand that will elevate (pun, intended) your porcelain, jade, or carvings.