Elm Bench With Cloud Head Spandrels antique-side 66cm overall height

66cm overall height

Great today as containers for kindling wood or as newspaper and magazine holders

would have been used originally to store food and other items in a kitchen

Furniture from the region was typically robust

Used in China for centuries

Elm Bench With Cloud Head Spandrels antique-side 66cm overall heightHebei, circa 1880 This elegant Chinese antique bench dates from around 1880 and originates from Hebei province. Crafted from solid hardwood, it has a beautifully long and balanced silhouette, defined by its gently softened edges and warm, rich patina developed through decades of use. The bench features a thick rectangular seat with subtly chamfered corners, showing fine grain patterns and natural variations in tone that speak to its age and