Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Throws giving the piece warmth and

giving the piece warmth and understated character

such niches illuminated entrances at dusk

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

Features: Four drawers and four cupboard doors with original iron ring pulls

while still offering the robust

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Throws giving the piece warmth andThis 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