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Huanghuali is a type of tree in Asia, a slow-growing rosewood used in classical Chinese furniture. The Imperial families of the Ming and Qing dynasties used Huanghuali beds, chairs and tables, while commoners would be lucky to touch the stuff.

We spotted some unusual Huanghuali stuff (as part of an old Christie’s auction) that we thought you’d like to see. Check out this early 17th-Century Huanghuali travelling bookcase, above, two- and three-tier picnic boxes, below, and this tapered cabinet that can be stacked on matching shelves, bottom.

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