Carved Elm Farmers Milking Stool - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests This dramatic Chinese altar table

This dramatic Chinese altar table is a convincing late 20th century reproduction of a Ming Dynasty piece

86 x 32 x 94 (wxdxh cms)

112 x 48 x 43 (wxdxh cms)

Condition: Excellent antique condition with rich aged patina and wear consistent with age

Made from poplar wood it was made in approximately 1900 and would have been used for everyday family meals

Carved Elm Farmers Milking Stool - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests This dramatic Chinese altar tableThis traditional Chinese elm stool is constructed with a thick piece of solid elm as the seat using traditional Chinese carpentry. This piece has the remains of old paint and original carvings. It is constructed from yumu , elm and comes from Shanxi province. These sturdy wooden stools are a vital component of any shabby chic interior and originally would have been used by farm workers. Versatile, they can be used as a side table or as an extra stool