Chinese Wood Base

Carved vines curl around this round stand like a slow garden.

This mahogany base is from China. Wood bases are typically shaped by hand or on a lathe, then sanded and finished with wax or oil to bring out the grain. Pictured is a low, circular stand with a stepped rim and a smooth, shallow top. The apron is cut through with leaf scrolls and petal shapes, with rounded feet. The finish is dark red brown, rubbed lighter at the edges. It is 2 inches high and 7 in diameter.

A garden under a table, and no weeding needed.