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How hard is Chinese elm?
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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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Chinese Elm Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A Qing dynasty elm side table. Chinese, 19C.
Stock ref. #3098.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
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 decoration on the drawer front with original brass ring handle, standing on square legs uni...
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Side Tables
Materials
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 distressed finish, giving it a warm, well-worn character.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
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 construction, two deep drawers and carved spandrel corner supports on round, straight ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Large Chinese Elm Stand
Located in Chireno, TX
Large Chinese elm stand dating to the 19th century. Perfect for a large sculpture or planter.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Elm
$4,600
19th Century Chinese Ming Style Qing Elm Wood Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century ChineseMing Style Qing Elmwood Table. Measures 34.5" in width, 21.5" in depth, 33.5" in height.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
$1,401 Sale Price
30% Off


