Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Material - Poplar the frame has been sensitively

the frame has been sensitively adapted and fitted with modern mirror glass while preserving its historic character

This antique brass food caddy from northern India dates to around the 1920s and would once have been an indispensable household container

Dimensions: W147 x D62 x H91 cm - Seat Height 37 cm

its four-tier design and spire-topped posts reflect both local craftsmanship and colonial-era practicality

Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Material - Poplar the frame has been sensitivelyThis late 19th century Chinese spring bench comes from Shanxi Province and is crafted from solid elm wood, a material widely used in northern Chinese furniture for its strength and attractive grain. Known as spring benches, these elegant narrow benches were traditionally placed outside shops, teahouses, and small restaurants, where both staff and customers could sit and enjoy the fresh air. The bench features beautifully carved cloud motifs beneath