Low Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Cabinets This early 20th century elm

This early 20th century elm coffee table from Henan province is a wonderfully honest example of traditional Chinese country furniture

Features: Two drawers

A painted Mongolian cabinet with original painting dating from the 19th century

Beeswax is mixed with a little oil and kneaded well to soften it

This piece dates to the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in Northern China

Low Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Cabinets This early 20th century elmThis characterful 19th century elm saddle stool is crafted from a substantial slab of solid elm, hand shaped into a gently curved saddle seat using traditional carpentry techniques. The thick, sculpted top sits on four sturdy legs joined by stretchers, creating a piece that is both practical and enduring. The simplicity of its construction highlights the beauty of the timber itself visible grain, natural undulations, and a time softened patina