Low Antique Qing Dynasty Gansu Bench or Sideboard in Pine

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Antique low sideboard in pine wood, traditional Chinese furniture originating from Gansu and dated circa 1930. Originates from Gansu, in … Read more Antique low sideboard in pine wood, traditional Chinese furniture originating from Gansu and dated circa 1930. Originates from Gansu, in northwestern China, from the early 20th century, where local pine was worked using mortise-and-tenon joinery without nails, with long-format tops.In the rural houses of the Hexi corridor in the early 20th century, long low sideboards served as auxiliary surfaces beside the kang, as living-room furniture or as bench-sideboards in shared areas. Their reduced height and horizontal format suited the habit of living close to the floor, a widespread custom in northern China.Built in solid pine using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, without nails. The case articulates three central drawers with iron latch-style pulls, an open central niche and two lateral doors that occupy the full height of the piece. The sides are resolved as solid lateral plates, without exposed legs, giving the piece horizontal continuity.The patina retains the light tone of aged pine, with visible grain and knots integrated into the surface. The sheen is matte. The top shows marks, stains and traces of prolonged domestic use, with the rural character of Hexi furniture.It fits naturally in minimalist, wabi-sabi or contemporary rustic interiors. It works as a low TV sideboard, a bench-sideboard in a wide entrance or a horizontal console facing a long sofa. Its length lets it visually anchor a full wall.

Dimensions: Length 210 cm – Width 35 cm – Height 38 cmStyle: Chinese northwestern provincial furnitureMaterials and techniques: Solid pine; mortise-and-tenon joinery without nails, three central drawers, two lateral doors, iron latch-style pullsPlace of origin: Gansu, ChinaPeriod: Early Republic of China (circa 1930)Date of manufacture: Circa 1930Condition / Notes: Sound structure. Original patina. Marks, knots and traces of use visible. Wear consistent with age and use. See less