19Th Century Tianjin Burr Elm Sideboard With Brass Hardware And Three Drawers | Indigo Antiques
19Th Century Tianjin Burr Elm Sideboard With Brass Hardware And Three Drawers | Indigo Antiques
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19Th Century Tianjin Burr Elm Sideboard With Brass Hardware And Three Drawers | Indigo Antiques
19Th Century Tianjin Burr Elm Sideboard With Brass Hardware And Three Drawers | Indigo Antiques
Corner Detail From 19Th Century Tianjin Burr Elm Sideboard With Brass Hardware And Three Drawers | Indigo Antiques
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Burr Elm Sideboard From Tianjin - 19th Century

SKU: M1063 19th Century, from Tianjin, China
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W101 x D50 x H88 cm
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This elegant 19th century Tianjin sideboard is a refined example of northern Chinese furniture, rooted in the enduring simplicity of Ming dynasty design. Its clean lines and balanced proportions allow the exceptional burr elm grain to take centre stage, with swirling, organic patterns flowing across the façade like natural marbling. Such richly figured timber was highly prized, reserved for pieces of quality and status.

Crafted from northern elm (yumu), this sideboard combines strength with visual warmth, enhanced by its original brass hardware which adds a subtle decorative contrast. The configuration is both practical and versatile, with three drawers along the top and a spacious interior compartment below, originally used for household storage or as an altar cabinet for ancestor worship. Today, its timeless form makes it equally suited to modern interiors as a statement sideboard or media unit.

  • Origin: Tianjin, North China
  • Date: 19th Century
  • Materials: Burr Elm (Yumu), Brass fittings
  • Features: Three top drawers; large internal storage compartment; original brass lock plate and hinges; classic Ming-style form
  • Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and a rich, well-developed patina
  • Dimensions: W101 x D50 x H88 cm

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