Elm Chinese Coffee Table From Henan - 19th Century Decorative Stone Can also be made as

Can also be made as a coffee table

Used for storing bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead - signifying the third eye)

where customers and passers-by would gather to eat

where functionality and craftsmanship were closely intertwined

Elm Chinese Coffee Table From Henan - 19th Century Decorative Stone Can also be made asThis 19th century elm farmhouse coffee table from Henan province is a beautifully simple and characterful piece of traditional Chinese country furniture. Originally used for everyday family meals, its long, narrow proportions and sturdy construction reflect a life of practical, domestic use. Crafted from solid elm, the table has been gently bleached over time, softening the tones of the wood while still allowing the natural grain and historic wear to