Kingwood

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Kingwood is a very dense, hard and expensive wood that is used almost exclusively for the production of fine furniture. Kingwood is a brown-purple colour, which gives a beautiful finish. For centuries, kingwood was the most expensive wood on account of its rarity and appearance.

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Rosewood, kingwood, ormolu and marble antique French commode

Rosewood, kingwood, ormolu and marble antique French commode
£25,000
Transitional style ormolu and marquetry antique side table

Transitional style ormolu and marquetry antique side table
£7,500
Antique Rococo style ormolu and kingwood desk

Antique Rococo style ormolu and kingwood desk
£15,000
Ormolu, kingwood and Vernis Martin side cabinet by Linke

Ormolu, kingwood and Vernis Martin side cabinet by Linke
£150,000
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