A Huanghuali Square Stool With S-Braces

Late Ming / Early Qing Dynasty
Square Stool
Cocobolo (Huanghuali)

• The stool, designed for a soft seat now restored with vintage matting, has been drilled and is reinforced by stretchers beneath.
• The frame top features four stretchers with line mouldings and rounded corners, while the legs also have moulded edges and connect to the top and base stretchers with pyramid joins, all resting on small feet at each corner.
• Stretchers and legs are tenoned together, secured with C-curved braces for added stability.

Reference and image source: Sotheby's Hong Kong Limited