Authentic Chinese low cabinet dating to the late Qing dynasty, constructed in solid elm with a rich, naturally aged surface.
The cabinet features a traditional arrangement of shallow upper drawers above panelled cupboard doors, all retaining their original brass fittings. The low, elongated proportions are characteristic of kang tables and platform furniture, originally used in domestic interiors for storage beside raised beds or seating platforms.
The surface shows heavy/honest wear, oxidation and patina consistent with age, with no modern finishes or artificial distressing. Drawer interiors reveal hand-prepared timbers and traditional construction throughout.
A genuine, unaltered piece of Qing-period furniture that works beautifully in contemporary settings as a low console, media unit or window-side cabinet.
Key Details
Period: Late Qing dynasty c1860-1880
Origin: China
Material: Solid elm with secondary softwood
Construction: Traditional joinery throughout
Condition: Structurally sound; distressed surface wear throughout, marks and patina commensurate with age. Heavily used.
Height 45cm
Width 141cm
Depth 38cm
Due to the size and weight shipping will be by special courier and will require a degree of communication/flexibility.
