Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood 51 x 51 x 76

51 x 51 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

This elegant antique Qing dynasty Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century

A unique decorative piece

Dimensions: W22 x D5 x H10 cm

For further reading see Tribal Doors of India by Renzo Freschi

Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood 51 x 51 x 76The antique Tianjin sideboard is particularly special with solid burr elm drawers and doors. It dates to the 19th century (Qing dynasty 1644 1911). Burr wood (yingmu ) comes from abnormal tree aberrations. They were considered valuable wood by furniture makers. The body is constructed from northern elm (yumu) and all the brass hardware is original. Tianjin sideboards like this one come from the port city of Tianjin & surrounding areas in North China.