Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Throws Formed from solid elm

Formed from solid elm

such niches illuminated entrances at dusk

while still offering the robust

Slaked lime (chunnam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Throws Formed from solid elmThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. It could even be used as a coffee table. Jiangsu Suzhou furniture like this is considered by many as the most sophisticated of Chinese furniture styles. It is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty). This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova