Red Elm Bench From Jiangsu With Rattan Seat - 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins Condition: Vintage condition with age-related

Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear

which dates it to the end of the Meji period

which has been highly polished

190 tall(wxdxh cms)

contrasting beautifully with the rich natural lacquer of the wood

Red Elm Bench From Jiangsu With Rattan Seat - 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins Condition: Vintage condition with age-relatedThis 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