Red Elm Bench From Jiangsu With Rattan Seat - 19th Century Finish - Inlay Elegant in form and practical

Elegant in form and practical in scale

highlighting the depth of carving and the natural character of the timber

This Jackfruit wood grain measure has the original iron fittings & is embellished with lizard & moon motifs

on masala & tika boxes

tika-blessed symbol of protection and prosperity

Red Elm Bench From Jiangsu With Rattan Seat - 19th Century Finish - Inlay Elegant in form and practicalThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. From Jiangsu Suzhou it is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style. It dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty) The top has a tightly woven rattan seat. This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from southern elm (jumu), also known as zelkova or red elm which has distinctly more intricate wood grain in comparison to northern