Antique Chinese Elm Low Table

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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.

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Dimensions: Width: 89 cm Depth: 39 cm Height: 28 cm
Style: Primitive / Traditional Chinese
Materials and techniques: Elm wood; traditional joinery, solid construction
Place of origin: China
Period: Late 19th / early 20th century
Date of manufacture: Circa 1900
Condition / Observations: Good overall condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Well-preserved original patina with marks, knots, small cracks and natural variations. See less