First rising in popularity during the Ming Dynasty, Huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera), has been desired and sought after since. Huanghuali means “yellow flower pear,” a slow-growing, small-to-medium-sized tree.
![Pair of Chinese huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs.Sold: $200,000](https://clars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/32237-43_1.png)
Sold: $200,000
With small supply of wood, the availability of furniture made from it is limited. The highly figured, honey-hued wood has long been appreciated for its mountain peak and ghost face patterns. Huanghuali furniture can be incorporated into any type of decor to create a more traditional Chinese style in your home, or you can choose to mix and match with more contemporary decor.
![Chinese huanghuali corner leg table.](https://clars.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/32070-1_2-scaled.jpg)
Sold: $93,750
![Chinese huanghuali tapered cabinet. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong, 1989. Sold: $25,000](https://clars.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/32482-2.png)
Sold: $25,000