Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Z This magnificent mirror

This magnificent mirror

has matured into a softly burnished patina through generations of use

This design with the studded swag is typical of the period

The front is ornamented with pressed and engraved brass motifs

Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Z This magnificent mirrorThis characterful 19th century elm saddle stool is crafted from a substantial slab of solid elm, hand shaped into a gently curved saddle seat using traditional carpentry techniques. The thick, sculpted top sits on four sturdy legs joined by stretchers, creating a piece that is both practical and enduring. The simplicity of its construction highlights the beauty of the timber itself visible grain, natural undulations, and a time softened patina