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Elevate your interior with this masterfully crafted Chinese pedestal table, a sophisticated blend of traditional artistry and minimalist structural elegance. …
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Elevate your interior with this masterfully crafted Chinese pedestal table, a sophisticated blend of traditional artistry and minimalist structural elegance. This tall, square plant stand features a striking contrast between its deep, dark ebony-toned frame and a brilliant burl wood inset top, showcasing a rich, swirling grain that serves as a natural centerpiece. The perimeter is meticulously detailed with hand-carved gold-leaf calligraphy, offering a poetic touch that complements the delicate, openwork floral aprons beneath the surface. Supported by slender, straight legs joined by a clean floor stretcher, this versatile piece functions beautifully as a gallery-style pedestal for sculpture, a luxury plant stand, or a refined accent table for an entryway.
The gold-leaf engravings on the tabletop form a four-line poem that describes a picturesque landscape, likely inspired by classical Chinese garden aesthetics. The characters are read clockwise starting from the top edge:
Transcription and Translation
Top Edge: 川横桥喜路不断 (Chuān héng qiáo xǐ lù bù duàn)
Meaning: "The river flows under the bridge; joyfully, the path continues without end."
Right Edge: 岸转船如峰自回 (Àn zhuǎn chuán rú fēng zì huí)
Meaning: "As the shore turns, the boat moves like the mountain peaks circling back."
Bottom Edge: 迴瀠水復抱璟山 (Huí yíng shuǐ fù bào jǐng shān)
Meaning: "The swirling waters loop back to embrace the lustrous mountains."
Left Edge: 誰是園林擇勝開 (Shéi shì yuán lín zé shèng kāi)
Meaning: "Who was it that chose this magnificent spot to open such a garden?"
Dimensions: w15.75"x d15.75" x h46"
Origin: China
Material: Elmwood
Condition: Handmade, natural wood patina, imperfection marks. variation in wood pattern
Work: No Assembly Required, ship in one piece
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- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 15.75ʺD × 46ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Handmade, natural wood patina, imperfection marks. variation in wood pattern Work: No Assembly Required, ship in one piece Handmade, natural wood patina, imperfection marks. variation in wood pattern Work: No Assembly Required, ship in one piece less
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