Chinese Bench From Shanxi - Late 19th Century Origin - Japan lustrous patina that highlights the

lustrous patina that highlights the natural grain and subtle tonal variations of the wood

with gentle wear and small marks that testify to its century of use

Smaller red lacquer side cabinets like this have become difficult to find in China as they are more practical for western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts

Publisher Ohkura Magobei

it now makes a striking decorative piece or practical storage chest

Chinese Bench From Shanxi - Late 19th Century Origin - Japan lustrous patina that highlights theThis rustic Chinese elm bench from Shanxi Province is a wonderful example of the practical furniture once found throughout Northern China. These long benches were used not only inside farmhouses around large dining tables, but also outside shops, tea houses and cafs, where customers and passers by would gather to eat, drink and socialise. Its generous length makes it ideal as seating alongside a large dining table, while its slim profile also lends