Name: Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Elm - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: C2715
Price: 3450.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

19th Century Chinese Tianjin Elm Sideboard With Burr Elm Panels And Brass Hardware

Corner Detail Showing Drawer And Brassware From 19th Century Chinese Tianjin Elm Sideboard With Burr Elm Panels And Brass Hardware

Open Doors View Of 19th Century Chinese Tianjin Elm Sideboard With Burr Elm Panels And Brass Hardware

Doors And Brassware Detail From 19th Century Chinese Tianjin Elm Sideboard With Burr Elm Panels And Brass Hardware

Detail From Interior Of 19th Century Chinese Tianjin Elm Sideboard With Burr Elm Panels And Brass Hardware

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Burr Detail From 19th Century Chinese Tianjin Elm Sideboard With Burr Elm Panels And Brass Hardware

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Detail From the Surface Of 19th Century Chinese Tianjin Elm Sideboard With Burr Elm Panels And Brass Hardware

SKU: C2715 19th Century, from Tianjin, China

Dimensions:: W183 x D57 x H92 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This elegant Tianjin sideboard originates from the port city of Tianjin in Northern China and dates to the 19th century. The restrained form is rooted in the clean, balanced aesthetics of Ming dynasty furniture, where proportion, craftsmanship and the beauty of the timber were considered more important than excessive decoration. Constructed from richly figured elm wood, the cabinet displays striking burr grain throughout the doors and drawer fronts, enhanced by its warm honey-toned patina and original brass hardware.

Traditionally used both for household storage and as altar cabinets for ancestor worship, pieces such as this would have occupied an important position within the home. Three drawers run along the top above a spacious open interior concealed behind a pair of panelled doors. A removable central support bar allows easier access for storing larger objects. Subtle carved detailing along the lower apron adds an elegant decorative flourish while retaining the simplicity characteristic of Northern Chinese furniture.

Origin: Tianjin, Northern China
Date: 19th Century
Materials: Elm wood with brass hardware
Features: Three upper drawers, double doors, removable central support bar, spacious interior storage, burr elm grain panels, carved lower apron
Condition: Beautiful age-related patina with wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions: W183 x D57 x H92 cm

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