Elm Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Chests lock plate

lock plate

This is an old piece dating from the 19thC with traces of the original paint

This antique Chinese altar table with everted flanges is made from Cedar wood and dates from the mid 19th century

It reads almost like a visual record of daily life

upper gallery rail

Elm Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Chests lock plateCrafted with quiet simplicity and enduring strength, this rustic milking stool from Shanxi province dates to the 19th century. It features a thick, solid elm seat with a beautifully aged surface, rich in grain and full of time softened marks from decades of use. The stools angled legs and stretcher bars are assembled using traditional Chinese joinery entirely free of nails or screwsensuring lasting structural integrity. Originally used by farm workers