Chinese Spring Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Jichimu Double Doors With Lock Plate

Double Doors With Lock Plate

These antique leather chests from Shanghai are an excellent example of the beauty of simple traditional Chinese design

thisTikriwork panel has old mirror glass

86 x 54 x 62 (wxdxh cms)

Produced from the 19thC onwards

Chinese Spring Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Jichimu Double Doors With Lock PlateKnown as spring benches, these pretty Chinese benches used to be seen outside shops and small restaurants in China and used by both staff and customers to enjoy the fresh air. Constructed from elm, this one is from Shanxi Province. It is carved with a beautiful cloud motif and dates to the 19th century. Please note that the legs of all these benches are splayed.