Chinese Wood Oval Base

Oval stand with fretwork sides and a flat top for something that needs height.

This mahogany oval base is from China. Mahogany is a reddish brown hardwood valued for its fine grain and stability, and it takes a polish well. Low oval platform with a smooth dark top and molded edges. The apron is pierced with squared key-pattern scrolls interrupted by solid center blocks. Small raised feet sit below. The wood is dark brown and softly polished. It is 5.75 inches wide, 2.38 deep and 1.5 high.

A graceful pedestal with a tidy, geometric mind.