Bleached Coffee Table From Henan - Ca 1900 Sideboards V or sound system and

V or sound system and is a reproduction piece made in the Ming style in the 20th century

it has been repurposed as a decorative wall piece

and is a striking example of practical colonial design softened by a beautifully timeworn surface

a reminder of its past life

internal chain to support lid

Bleached Coffee Table From Henan - Ca 1900 Sideboards V or sound system andThis early 20th century elm coffee table from Henan province is a wonderfully honest example of traditional Chinese country furniture. Originally used for everyday family meals, its simple, robust construction reflects a life of practical use, while its timeworn surface tells a story of generations past. Crafted from solid elm, the table has developed a rich, varied patina, with deep tonal shifts across the top where years of use have softened the