Chinese Side Table From Jiangsu Province - 19thC Sideboards Dimensions: W55 x D32 x

Dimensions: W55 x D32 x H44 cm

14 x 9 x 29 (wxdxh cms)

Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina

Hat chairs were usually placed each side of a wine or tea table

Chinese Side Table From Jiangsu Province - 19thC Sideboards Dimensions: W55 x D32 xThis Chinese side table dates to the 19th century and would have been used either as a stool or an occasional table originally. It is made from red elm (zelkova) which is known in China as 'jumu' or 'southern elm.' This particular side table is lovely as the top is constructed from one piece of wood. Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and a more aesthetically pleasant grain. It was considered in China to be superior to its northern elm