Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs
Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs
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Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs
Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs
Corner Detail From Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs
Angled VIew Of Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs
Top Down View Of Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs
Detail From Surface Of Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi With Carved Cloud Motifs And Splayed Legs

Chinese Elm Spring Bench From Shanxi Province - 19th Century

SKU: C2508 Late 19th Century, from Shanxi, China
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W130 x D19 x H50 cm
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This late 19th century Chinese spring bench comes from Shanxi Province and is crafted from solid elm wood, a material widely used in northern Chinese furniture for its strength and attractive grain. Known as spring benches, these elegant narrow benches were traditionally placed outside shops, teahouses, and small restaurants, where both staff and customers could sit and enjoy the fresh air.

The bench features beautifully carved cloud motifs beneath the seat, a decorative detail often associated with traditional Chinese symbolism and craftsmanship. Its long, slender seat rests on splayed legs, a distinctive structural feature typical of these benches which gives them both stability and a graceful architectural profile.

Over more than a century the elm has developed a wonderful soft patina, highlighting the natural grain and subtle irregularities of the wood. Today, pieces like this work beautifully as hallway seating, window benches, or decorative accent furniture, bringing understated historic character into a contemporary interior.

  • Origin: Shanxi Province, China
  • Date: Late 19th Century
  • Material: Elm Wood
  • Features: Carved cloud motif beneath the seat
  • Construction: Traditional Chinese joinery with splayed legs
  • Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina
  • Dimensions: W130 x D19 x H50 cm

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