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How hard is Chinese elm?

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How hard is Chinese elm?
Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Elm wood table - China - 19th century
Located in Madrid, España
Elm wood table - China - 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

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Elm

Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in San Marino, CA
One of a pair of newly made elm tables, re-imagined from salvaged pieces of an antique bed. Could
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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted patinated elm coffee table. Made in China circa early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese elm side table, the rectangular top above a single drawer with carved
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Antique 1880s Chinese Side Tables

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This 19th-century Chinese Elm Alter Table features dark elm wood with ornate carved legs and a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Altar Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique late Qing period Chinese elm altar table. It features mitered mortise and tenon joinery
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Iron

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