4 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Kiri Wood decorative metalwork

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It is coated in a clear matte finish to protect against splashes and spills

This elegant 19th century Tianjin sideboard is a refined example of northern Chinese furniture

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Dimensions: W180 x D45 x H92 cm

4 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Kiri Wood decorative metalworkThis very elegant Elm Console Table from Shanxi Province has four very useful drawers Ideal for a narrow hallway or in a dining area. Also known as Altar Tables they were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. From