Does anyone know what this design is called? This is a carved mahogany chair back.

This should be one of the sculptures in China furniture: the precious flower.

Baohua is one of the auspicious patterns in ancient times. Generally, some flowers (such as peony and lotus) are the main body, and other flowers and leaves with different shapes and sizes are embedded in the middle.

In particular, the stamens and petals of flowers are regularly arranged with round beads, just like sparkling pearls, which, coupled with multi-level fading, appear as rich and luxurious as gems, so they are called "precious flowers"; Mostly used for lacquerware decoration or inlaying.

Baohua has a wide range of uses, and the patterns of Baohua can be seen in traditional furniture, wood carving and lacquer decoration. Treasure patterns are mostly plain flowers, but oval, irregular and vertical carved patterns can also be seen.

This is also the difference between American furniture and Chinese furniture. The carving of Chinese furniture pays attention to auspicious meanings, often adding fairy tale elements or auspicious elements in life, while the carving style of American furniture tends to be free and easy.