Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Elm - 19th Century Stools & Benches Not guaranteed water- tight

Not guaranteed water- tight

149 x 47 x 83 (wxdxh cms)

it would make a distinctive coal scuttle

The distressed painted finish€”layered with hints of ochre

Set of 10 Calligraphy Brushes

Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Elm - 19th Century Stools & Benches Not guaranteed water- tightThis elegant Tianjin sideboard originates from the port city of Tianjin in Northern China and dates to the 19th century. The restrained form is rooted in the clean, balanced aesthetics of Ming dynasty furniture, where proportion, craftsmanship and the beauty of the timber were considered more important than excessive decoration. Constructed from richly figured elm wood, the cabinet displays striking burr grain throughout the doors and drawer fronts,