Red Elm Bench From Jiangsu With Rattan Seat - 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins It would make a very

It would make a very dramatic statement piece with accent lighting

which dates it to the end of the Meji period

which has been highly polished

As can be seen from the green table depicted in the painting

190 tall(wxdxh cms)

Red Elm Bench From Jiangsu With Rattan Seat - 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins It would make a veryThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. From Jiangsu Suzhou it is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style. It dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty) The top has a tightly woven rattan seat. This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from southern elm (jumu), also known as zelkova or red elm which has distinctly more intricate wood grain in comparison to northern