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Is Chinese elm a hardwood?

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Is Chinese elm a hardwood?
The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a hardwood, and it grows in hardiness zones 5b through 10a. Hardiness zones are ranges of climatic conditions in every part of the U.S.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Chinese Elm Wood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Elm wood chest, of rectangular form with three short drawers above a two door cabinet front
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elm Wood Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Elm wood cabinet, with arched top above a small two door cabinet above a niche on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Horseshoe Chairs Qing Dynasty
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair 19th century Chinese Elm wood horseshoe style chairs from the Qing Dynasty era. Horseshoe
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Stool
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden joints
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Stools

Materials

Elm

19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Hand Crafted Chinese Elm Wood Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully patinated Elm Wood Stool originating in China. The wood is beautifully worn and in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood, Elm

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