Bleached Rustic Elm Farmers Stool - 19th Century Dowry Chest This Chinese altar table has

This Chinese altar table has been made using reclaimed Chinese doors and is constructed from bleached elm

Boldly sculpted from a single solid block of teak

She is framed by intricately chip carved horses with elephants to the sides This style with horse corbels is classically found in India and dates from the 19th century

By the early 20th century planters' chairs were a staple piece of equipment found in the 'Army & Navy Store catalogue' 1905 - 1910 under 'verandah furniture' used across India

The body is carved with flowing floral motifs to one side and stylised parrots to the other — symbols often associated with fertility and abundance

Bleached Rustic Elm Farmers Stool - 19th Century Dowry Chest This Chinese altar table hasThis rustic farmer's stool from Shanxi province, China is a beautiful example of provincial craftsmanship. Constructed using a thick, solid slab of prized elm (yumu) it was designed to withstand generations of daily use. Originally used by farm workers for everyday tasks around the home and fields, the stool has acquired a wonderfully sun bleached patina that highlights the striking grain of the elm. The deeply worn seat, softened edges and honest