Name: Bleached Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: C2379
Price: 1450.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Bleached Elm Wood Cabinet From Shanxi China With Three Drawers And Lower Cupboard Featuring Iron Ring Pulls And Stud Detailing 19Th Century

Angled View Of Bleached Elm Wood Cabinet From Shanxi China With Three Drawers And Lower Cupboard Featuring Iron Ring Pulls And Stud Detailing 19Th Century

Corner Detail Showing Studs And Ring Pulls From Bleached Elm Wood Cabinet From Shanxi China With Three Drawers And Lower Cupboard Featuring Iron Ring Pulls And Stud Detailing 19Th Century

Open Doors View Of Bleached Elm Wood Cabinet From Shanxi China With Three Drawers And Lower Cupboard Featuring Iron Ring Pulls And Stud Detailing 19Th Century

Top Down View And Drawer Interior From Bleached Elm Wood Cabinet From Shanxi China With Three Drawers And Lower Cupboard Featuring Iron Ring Pulls And Stud Detailing 19Th Century

Small Drawer Interior View Of Bleached Elm Wood Cabinet From Shanxi China With Three Drawers And Lower Cupboard Featuring Iron Ring Pulls And Stud Detailing 19Th Century

Top Corner Detail From Bleached Elm Wood Cabinet From Shanxi China With Three Drawers And Lower Cupboard Featuring Iron Ring Pulls And Stud Detailing 19Th Century

SKU: C2379 19th Century, from Shanxi, China

Dimensions:: W92 x D46 x H84 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This understated 19th-century Chinese cabinet from Shanxi province blends rugged charm with elegant restraint. Crafted from elm wood and recently bleached to reveal the natural grain, it features an austere rectangular form punctuated by traditional metal studs and ring pulls. Originally used for storing essentials in a rural Chinese home, its utilitarian design is softened by beautifully aged wood and authentic iron fittings.

The upper section includes three drawers framed with exposed joinery and riveted fronts, while a pair of lower doors open to reveal a spacious storage compartment. The cabinet's timeworn texture, exposed nail heads, and subtle asymmetry speak to its handmade origins and long service life in the Chinese heartland.

Origin: Shanxi province, China
Date: 19th century
Materials: Bleached northern elm wood (yumu 榆木 ), iron fittings
Features: Three drawers and lower cupboard with original iron ring pulls and nail-head detail
Condition: Excellent antique condition with age-related wear and patina
Dimensions: W92 x D46 x H84 cm

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