{"product_id":"small-chinese-elm-stool-ca-1940","title":"Chinese Small Elm Stool - Ca 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis traditional Chinese elm stool dates to around 1940 and originates from Shanxi Province in northern China.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted from solid \u003cem\u003eyumu\u003c\/em\u003e elm using traditional Chinese carpentry techniques, it features a thick, gently shaped seat supported by four sturdy, splayed legs, joined by simple wooden stretchers for added strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully weathered surface reveals the natural grain of the elm, with a soft, timeworn patina developed through decades of use. The slightly irregular contours of the seat and visible traditional joinery give the piece an appealing sense of authenticity and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts particularly low proportions suggest that it may originally have been intended for a child\u003c\/strong\u003e, although small stools of this kind were also commonly used for everyday household tasks in rural Chinese homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shanxi Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid \u003cem\u003eyumu\u003c\/em\u003e elm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, gently shaped solid elm seat, four splayed legs, traditional wooden joinery and supporting stretchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with surface wear, natural grain variations and a beautifully aged patina consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W29 × D20 × H21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58890466722175,"sku":"C03264V2","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Angled_View_Of_Vintage_Chinese_Rustic_Farmhouse_Elm_Low_Stool_C03264V2.jpg?v=1792484530","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/small-chinese-elm-stool-ca-1940","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}