Red Elm Square Side Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Period - 19th Century making the most out of

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featuring a generous main storage cavity with a removable compartment tray above for organising smaller belongings

They are the precursors to the more famous red leather camphor chests of the 19th century produced in Canton

This piece is ideal for a bedroom - practical and stylish

Red Elm Square Side Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Period - 19th Century making the most out ofThese antique Chinese side tables are made from red elm (jumu) and would have been used as stools or side tables in the 19th century. The style is classic of Jiangsu province, an area that uses predominantly red elm. Red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova or 'southern elm' is considered a superior wood to yumu, its northern cousin. Originally these pieces would have been coated with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away from years of use. They have