{"product_id":"sideboard-from-peking-elm-19thc","title":"Elm Chinese Sideboard from Peking – Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th-century elm sideboard from Peking (modern-day Beijing), China\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a wonderful example of traditional northern Chinese furniture, combining the elegant simplicity of Ming-inspired design with practical storage and beautifully aged craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from solid elm, the sideboard features a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003elong, overhanging top with gracefully upturned scroll ends\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece a strong architectural presence. The gently curved ends are supported by shaped brackets beneath, while the clean lines and balanced proportions reflect the enduring influence of Ming dynasty furniture design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is arranged with \u003cstrong\u003ethree drawers, each fitted with a circular brass ring handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, above a pair of panelled cupboard doors. These are decorated with traditional circular brass fittings and a central locking arrangement. The removable central locking bar allows easier access to the generous interior storage space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSideboards of this type were traditionally found in homes throughout Peking and the surrounding regions of northern China. They served as useful storage cabinets for household belongings and were also sometimes used as \u003cstrong\u003efamily ancestral altar tables\u003c\/strong\u003e, with offerings, incense burners and other ceremonial objects arranged across their broad upper surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elm has developed a \u003cstrong\u003ewonderfully rich, warm reddish-brown patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, with striking natural grain patterns, subtle variations in colour and the gentle surface wear acquired over more than a century of use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this versatile antique sideboard would make a beautiful addition to a dining room, hallway or sitting room. Its generous surface is ideal for displaying ceramics, lamps or decorative objects, while the drawers and cupboard provide valuable everyday storage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peking (Beijing) and surrounding regions, northern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century, Qing dynasty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elm wood and brass fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overhanging top with upturned scroll ends, shaped supporting brackets, three drawers with circular brass ring handles, two panelled cupboard doors, decorative circular brass fittings, removable central locking bar and spacious interior storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with a rich, naturally aged patina, attractive wood grain and surface wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W154 × D45 × H83 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59086813790591,"sku":"M1144","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Antique_Elm_Chinese_Peking_Sideboard_M1144.jpg?v=1793805985","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/sideboard-from-peking-elm-19thc","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}