Low Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Cabinets 20 x 20 x 38

20 x 20 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

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

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

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

Low Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Cabinets 20 x 20 x 38This 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