{"title":"Rustic Farmhouse Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eRustic farmhouse furniture with real age and character: sun-bleached elm and old pine left unwaxed so the grain and weathering show, painted farmhouse sideboards in faded colour, and 19th century tables, benches and kitchen cabinets worn smooth by generations of use. Many of our newer pieces are crafted from century-old elm doors and pine reclaimed from old buildings, so every one carries its own knots, old repairs and remnants of ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"H2 product subtitle\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBleached Elm, Reclaimed Pine and Old Walnut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale, weathered tones sit as easily in a country kitchen as in a pared-back modern room. Choose from farmhouse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dining-tables\"\u003edining tables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/console-tables\"\u003econsole tables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stools-benches\"\u003ebenches, milking and saddle stools\u003c\/a\u003e, kitchen cabinets, sideboards, tallboys and shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"H2 product subtitle\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOld Timber, Real Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle comes first in this collection. Most pieces are antique or made from old reclaimed timber, so no two are the same and the marks of use are real, joined by the occasional newly made piece chosen for the same look. Antique pieces are restored in our UK workshops, and each listing states its age, timber and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reclaimed-wood-furniture\"\u003ereclaimed wood furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, or if you are looking for older pieces, browse our full collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antique-chinese-furniture\"\u003eantique Chinese furniture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-chinese-painted-elm-poplar-sideboard","title":"Rustic Painted Sideboard From Gansu - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e19th century Chinese sideboard\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from \u003cstrong\u003eGansu or northern Shanxi\u003c\/strong\u003e and dates to the Qing dynasty (1644–1912). Cabinets of this type were traditionally used by nomadic families for the storage of \u003cstrong\u003eclothing, bedding and grain\u003c\/strong\u003e, and could also serve as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the cabinet would have been accessed through \u003cstrong\u003ehatches in the top\u003c\/strong\u003e. At some point in its history, the front was sympathetically modified with \u003cstrong\u003efour doors\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the cabinet far more practical for modern use while retaining its original character and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four doors open onto two generous storage compartments, each fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003ewooden shelf\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wonderfully worn surface is particularly attractive, with faded blue-grey and earthy tones across the doors contrasting with the darker frame and top. 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