Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Bucket Function: Originally a daybed for

Function: Originally a daybed for lounging

The solid teak construction has matured into a wonderfully rich patina

93 x 42 x 130 cm (wxdxh)

This beautifully carved panel displays a repeating floral pattern and has traces of old paint

Made from richly patinated teak

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Bucket Function: Originally a daybed forThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. It could even be used as a coffee table. Jiangsu Suzhou furniture like this is considered by many as the most sophisticated of Chinese furniture styles. It is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty). This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova