Antique Low Table in Elm, 1900

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Chinese low table in solid elm wood, dating from around 1900, conceived as a functional piece within traditional domestic furniture. … Read more Chinese low table in solid elm wood, dating from around 1900, conceived as a functional piece within traditional domestic furniture. Its low proportions, solid structure and visually strong top give it an understated and authentic presence.The construction features visible traditional joinery, with structural stretchers and straight robust legs, typical of utilitarian carpentry where durability was essential. The top retains natural irregularities, knots, marks and small stable cracks that enhance its material depth.The surface preserves a warm original patina, closely aligned with a wabi sabi sensibility in which wear, texture and imperfection become part of the object’s beauty.Chinese elm low table, circa 1900, originally used as a functional domestic table and today reinterpreted as a auxiliar table or low accent piece.In contemporary interiors, it works especially well as a coffee table in minimal or rustic settings, bringing quiet presence, texture and authenticity.DetailsDimensions: Width: 77 cm Depth: 42 cm Height: 27 cmStyle: Primitive / traditional ChineseMaterials and techniques: Elm wood; traditional joinery, solid constructionPlace of origin: ChinaPeriod: Late 19th century / early 20th centuryDate of manufacture: Circa 1900Condition / Remarks: Good overall condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Well-preserved original patina with marks, knots, small cracks and natural variations typical of antique wood.This piece has been carefully selected as part of the collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona. See less