Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Bucket 93 x 42 x 130

93 x 42 x 130 cm (wxdxh)

This Japanese tansu chest dates to the Taisho Era (1912 - 1926) and is made in the Tokyo style which became the norm for Japanese tansu in the 20th century

Made from richly patinated teak

Published in Tibetan Furniture: Identifying

Pramar - page 77

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Bucket 93 x 42 x 130This elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. It could even be used as a coffee table. Jiangsu Suzhou furniture like this is considered by many as the most sophisticated of Chinese furniture styles. It is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty). This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova