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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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Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
solid elmwood tabletop and plum feet. The table is originally from Shanxi, China.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, 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

Reclaimed Chinese Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables

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Elm

Reclaimed Chinese Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This modern console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from Qing
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Elm

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