Elm Milking Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Opera Chests and harmony

and harmony

This Chinese yellow ochre lacquered sideboard is made from reclaimed wood from old Chinese doors

where pattern becomes narrative and decoration becomes storytelling

Circa 90 yrs old

Elm Milking Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Opera Chests and harmonyThis traditional antique Chinese bleached elm ( yumu) stool is constructed with a thick plank of solid elm wood as the seat and fixed using traditional Chinese carpentry, wedges and without glue or nails. It dates to the 19th century and has a beautiful flowing wood grain. These sturdy wooden stools are a vital component of any shabby chic interior and originally would have been used by farm workers. Versatile, they can be used as a side table or as