Bleached Rustic Elm Farmers Stool - 19th Century Dowry Chest northern elm wood (榆木 yumu)

northern elm wood (榆木 yumu)

By the early 20th century planters' chairs were a staple piece of equipment found in the 'Army & Navy Store catalogue' 1905 - 1910 under 'verandah furniture' used across India

61 x 8 x 152

Nagaland is a relatively inaccessible and unexplored area of India that borders Myanmar

Two lid stops on the back of the chest prevent the lid from falling open completely

Bleached Rustic Elm Farmers Stool - 19th Century Dowry Chest northern elm wood (榆木 yumu)This rustic farmer's stool from Shanxi province, China is a beautiful example of provincial craftsmanship. Constructed using a thick, solid slab of prized elm (yumu) it was designed to withstand generations of daily use. Originally used by farm workers for everyday tasks around the home and fields, the stool has acquired a wonderfully sun bleached patina that highlights the striking grain of the elm. The deeply worn seat, softened edges and honest