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.

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.

Chinese Elm Bench

Red Lacquer Bench

Antique Asian Bench

Chinese Coffee Table With Stools

Rustic Elm Wood

Low Bench Coffee Table

Pagoda Bench

Chinese Benches Rustic

Narrow Bench

20th Century Chinese Elm Bench – Rustic Solid Wood with Minimalist Design

$2,950

H 20 in W 72 in D 14 in

20th Century Chinese Elm Bench – Rustic Solid Wood with Minimalist Design

Located in IT

This 20th-century Chinese elm bench embodies a rustic, minimalist design that showcases the natural

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20th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Bench

$2,700Sale Price|36% Off

H 21 in W 87.75 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Chinese Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old Chinese long elm bench with geometric multiple stretchers. Seat is framed. Some old green paint

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench

$4,992Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.75 in W 80.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant. Sturdy and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Rustic Chinese Provincial Elm Wood Bench

$1,400

H 19 in W 50.5 in D 7.25 in

Rustic Chinese Provincial Elm Wood Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

The elegantly simple 19th century elmwood bench has the clean restraint of Classic Chinese

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of Wooden Elm Chinese Benches, China Early 20th century

$3,300 / set

H 21.46 in W 52.37 in D 6.89 in

Pair of Wooden Elm Chinese Benches, China Early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

testament to the beauty of the rustic, solid elm wood and to the visual benefits of the benches’ understated

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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Long Chinese Qing Bench in Elm, Shanxi, circa 1800

$9,950

H 33 in W 114 in D 19.5 in

Long Chinese Qing Bench in Elm, Shanxi, circa 1800

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

From the Shanxi province in China, an exceptionally beautiful and long bench in elm wood with

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Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench

$1,995

H 21.5 in W 54 in D 12.5 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench Measures 54" in width, 12.5" in depth, 21.5

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa

$1,800

H 41.5 in W 41 in D 19 in

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Cane, Elm

Petite Reclaimed Elm Bench

$1,480

H 15.5 in W 30 in D 13.25 in

Petite Reclaimed Elm Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Made of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this petite bench brings the farmhouse

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Bench, c. 1900

$2,480

H 19 in W 47.5 in D 14.25 in

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Bench, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-person bench from the late 19th century would have been used as everday seating indoors

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ebonized Bench

$5,280

H 19 in W 43.5 in D 15 in

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ebonized Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

19th century Chinese bench with woven seat. Ebonized Jumu or southern elm wood. Hand carved details

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches

Materials

Cane, Elm

Low Vintage Bay Window Bench, Oriental Elm, Hallway Pew, Side Table, Art Deco

$2,949

H 15.95 in W 53.55 in D 16.34 in

Low Vintage Bay Window Bench, Oriental Elm, Hallway Pew, Side Table, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a low vintage bay window bench. An Oriental, Asian Elm hallway pew, dating to the Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Double Moon Step Bench, c. 1850

$1,480

H 10 in W 41.75 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Double Moon Step Bench, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

. Originally used to easily step in and out of a raised daybed, the low bench is ideal today as a footrest, low

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

20th Century Bleached Elmwood Bench from China

$2,006Sale Price|25% Off

H 19 in W 43 in D 7.5 in

20th Century Bleached Elmwood Bench from China

Located in Wainscott, NY

The bench's weathered patina narrates tales of its journey through time, adding character and depth

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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Orchid Flower Splayed Leg Bench, c. 1800

$3,280

H 20.75 in W 67.75 in D 15 in

Chinese Orchid Flower Splayed Leg Bench, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant bench from China's Shanxi province follows the classic recessed-leg form, defined by

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Late 19th/ Early 20th Century Rustic Northern Chinese Country Bench

$2,035

H 14 in W 67 in D 20.5 in

Late 19th/ Early 20th Century Rustic Northern Chinese Country Bench

Located in Wainscott, NY

This late 19th / early 20th Century rustic wooden bench likely originated from Northern China

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pair of 19th Century Long Elmwood Asian Benches

$14,000 / set

H 21 in W 84 in D 12.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Long Elmwood Asian Benches

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century long elmwood Asian benches. Measures: 84".

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE ALTAR TABLE BENCH ELM WOOD j1

$2,013

H 21.66 in W 50.4 in D 14.18 in

LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE ALTAR TABLE BENCH ELM WOOD j1

Located in Pulborough, GB

a statement piece in a hallway or foyer, the late 19th-century Chinese altar elm wood bench would

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

$2,095

H 17 in W 45 in D 17 in

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench Measures 45" in width, 15" in

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Bench

$3,500

H 21 in W 80.5 in D 15 in

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Bench This Antique Shanxi Province Elm Bench embodies the quiet beauty

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Carved Elm Bench

$2,995

H 19 in W 91.5 in D 19.5 in

Antique Shanxi Province Carved Elm Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

This Antique Shanxi Province Elm Bench showcases the timeless beauty of traditional Chinese

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Low Table / Bench in Red and Green Lacquered Elm

$1,076

H 11.82 in W 71.66 in D 12.01 in

Low Table / Bench in Red and Green Lacquered Elm

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant kang bench / table, made of elm wood. Red lacquer on the top and edges. Detailed apron and

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Rare Top Hat Court Official Elm Bench

$8,095

H 41 in W 75 in D 14 in

Antique Shanxi Province Rare Top Hat Court Official Elm Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Rare Top Hat Court Official Elm Bench The Antique Shanxi Province Rare Top

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Antike Theaterbank Sitzbank Opera Bench Ulmenholz massiv, China 18. Jhd

$9,680

H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in

Antike Theaterbank Sitzbank Opera Bench Ulmenholz massiv, China 18. Jhd

Located in Reutlingen, DE

und offene Räume genutzt, um eine gemütliche und warme Atmosphäre zu erschaffen. Land: China Provinz

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Elm

19th Century Bench

$4,800

H 19.5 in W 62.5 in D 12 in

19th Century Bench

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th century Chinese bench. A special black lacquered antique Elm wood bench circa 1800. A

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Recent Sales

Pair of 19th Century Provincial Chinese Elm Benches, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 21 in W 77 in D 13 in

Pair of 19th Century Provincial Chinese Elm Benches, circa 1820

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a wonderful pair of well-proportioned Provincial Chinese rustic elm benches or window seats

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Antique 1820s Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Carved Chinese Bench

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 78 in D 20 in

Carved Chinese Bench

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th century carved Chinese Bench.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Bench with Bamboo Deck

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 72 in D 20 in

Chinese Bench with Bamboo Deck

Located in Bedford, NY

Original Chinese daybed in rich burgundy lacquer. Original bamboo slats could support a cushion for

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm, Bamboo

Antique Chinese Hall Seat Bench Heavily Carved Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, 1860

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H 36 in W 67 in D 17 in

Antique Chinese Hall Seat Bench Heavily Carved Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, 1860

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

: Antique Chinese, 19th century Qing dynasty Bench, 1860s Elm Investment Practical & beautiful

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Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Benches

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Elm

Rustic Bench

Unavailable

H 20 in W 55 in D 16 in

Rustic Bench

Located in Seattle, WA

Rustic Elm Bench Made From Reclaimed Wood " Benches like this one are made from reclaimed

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20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Elmwood Bench

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 81 in D 16 in

Elmwood Bench

Located in New York, NY

Long Elmwood bench w/ dark hues

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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Sporting Bench

Unavailable

H 19 in W 39 in D 12 in

Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Sporting Bench

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Qing dynasty Southern Chinese elm tapered Shandong sporting bench.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Warly 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Scrolled Bench with Carved Pomegranate Design

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H 23 in W 80 in D 25 in

Warly 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Scrolled Bench with Carved Pomegranate Design

Located in East Hampton, NY

Early 19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi pomegranate carved scrolled bench.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Style Bench

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Style Bench

Located in Merrimack, NH

bench makes an adorable addition in any room. There is some peeling on the right side of the back and

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Chinese Dragon Antique Bench Hand Carved Elmwood and Rattan

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 76.78 in D 20.48 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Dragon Antique Bench Hand Carved Elmwood and Rattan

Located in CILAVEGNA, IT

for years of use. This Chinese ZheJiang bench is about 150 years old. The back rest and armrest are

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Black Bench

Unavailable

H 21 in W 25 in D 12 in

Black Bench

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the century Qing dynasty black lacquered southern elm bench with chow leg (two available

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese End Tables

Materials

Elm

Low Wood Bench Console Table

Unavailable

H 18.4 in W 86.8 in D 14.8 in

Low Wood Bench Console Table

Located in Merrimack, NH

aged natural wood color. This antique Chinese farmer’s benches will be a uniquely beautiful low console

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Elm

Low Bench Console Table with Large Knot Top

Unavailable

H 21.3 in W 15.8 in D 67.6 in

Low Bench Console Table with Large Knot Top

Located in Merrimack, NH

The top of this antique Chinese farmer’s bench is made of one solid piece elm with a large swirling

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Large Antique Stool with Thick Seat

Unavailable

H 25 in W 14 in D 31 in

Large Antique Stool with Thick Seat

Located in New York, NY

An unusually large antique Chinese stool/ bench with thick elm seat and beautiful, dark patina

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Elm Bench

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H 20 in W 78.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Chinese Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Chinese elm bench. Mortise and Tenon construction. Love old weathered and worn natural

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Elm Bench

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H 18 in W 47.5 in D 7 in

Vintage Chinese Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Skinny vintage elm bench from China. Mortise and tenon construction. Great weathered patina.

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20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Elm Bench

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H 18 in W 53 in D 7 in

Vintage Chinese Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage elm bench from Chine with double mortise construction. Great natural weathered patina

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20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Provincial Reclaimed Chinese Elm Bench

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H 20 in W 48 in D 14.25 in

Provincial Reclaimed Chinese Elm Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Made of wood reclaimed from 18th century Chinese buildings, this contemporary bench honours the

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Bench

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H 20.5 in W 69.5 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic 19th century elm bench, beautiful wood grain with smooth to the touch patina. Mortise and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

18th Century Elmwood Bench

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H 20.5 in W 112 in D 20.25 in

18th Century Elmwood Bench

Located in San Marino, CA

A long and simple Chinese elm bench, circa 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Benches

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Elm

Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench

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H 19.5 in W 50.5 in D 6.5 in

Vintage Chinese Narrow Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very old bench with weathered wood and nice patina. Narrow seat of 6.5 inches. Low profile. Sturdy

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20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

A Chinese Elm and Rattan Bench

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H 18.25 in W 45.5 in D 15.25 in

A Chinese Elm and Rattan Bench

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant narrow bench of elm wood with a woven rattan seat, featuring open work carved "lingzhi

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elm Bough Bench, c. 1900

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H 20.5 in W 44 in D 8.5 in

Chinese Elm Bough Bench, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Bending like the swaying bough of an elm tree, this early 20th-century courtyard bench from China

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Benches

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Elm

Vintage Natural Chinese Elm Wood Bench

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H 17.5 in W 63 in D 11 in

Vintage Natural Chinese Elm Wood Bench

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage natural Chinese elm wood bench beautiful patina, great for end of the bed, living room or

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20th Century Asian Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Narrow Elm Bench

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H 18.5 in W 51 in D 7 in

Vintage Narrow Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage narrow elm bench with mortise and Tenon construction and smooth weathered patina.

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20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

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Elm

Vintage Narrow Elm Bench

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H 20.25 in W 55.25 in D 6 in

Vintage Narrow Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Narrow vintage elm bench. Mortise and Tenon construction, double side stretchers and weathered

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20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm Bench

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H 17.5 in W 125 in D 19 in

19th Century Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One wide, long board bench, all original bench with six legs. Mortise and tenon construction

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

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Elm

19th Century Elm Bench

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H 20 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

19th Century Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century one plank elmwood backless bench with two short stretchers. Lovely wood with smooth

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Antique Asian Elm Wood Bench

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H 20 in W 12 in L 20 in

Antique Asian Elm Wood Bench

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Asian elm wood bench Size: 45" x 12" x 20"H Seat: 7" x 45" This bench has a beautiful

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20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm Wood Bench

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H 19.69 in W 64.18 in L 19.69 in

19th Century Elm Wood Bench

Located in Nijlen, BE

This bench really stands out because of the enormously lived seat board. Very beautiful structure

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Benches

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Bench

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H 17.25 in W 101 in D 10.5 in

Provincial Chinese Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Long 19th century provincial Chinese bench constructed of blonde elmwood.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Rustic Chinese Bench

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H 20 in W 51 in D 12 in

Rustic Chinese Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic elmwood bench. Can be used indoor or outdoors. Great to use for extra seating.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Bench

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H 20.5 in W 44 in D 11.5 in

Chinese Antique Bench

Located in New York, NY

Chinese antique elmwood ebonized bench. Turn of the century 1890-1910. Windowpane frame struts

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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Oriental 1980s Chinese Elm Wood Bench from Beijing

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H 20.48 in W 47.25 in D 13 in

Oriental 1980s Chinese Elm Wood Bench from Beijing

Located in Marbella, ES

Oriental 1980s Chinese elm wood bench from Beijing, with the typical simple and elegant style, the

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Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Chinese Elmwood Bench

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H 21 in W 60 in D 15 in

Chinese Elmwood Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Bench raised on four straight legs, with dual-stretchers, and cloud form apron-head spandrels.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Bench

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H 19.5 in W 47.5 in D 11 in

Chinese Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood tapered legged bench with geometric stretcher and floral carved

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

Chinese Bench

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H 21 in W 46.5 in D 12 in

Chinese Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood bench with well worn finish and simple spandrels.

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm Bench

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H 20.5 in W 73 in D 15 in

19th Century Elm Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Chinese elmwood bench from one plank, double short stretchers. Beautiful smooth

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

19th Century Chinese Bench

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H 18.5 in W 51 in D 10 in

19th Century Chinese Bench

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Chinese Bench with carved spandrels. Fine example of 19th century splayed leg bench.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Bench

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H 22 in W 81 in D 13 in

19th Century Chinese Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood (yumu) bench with Ming proportions including simple spandrels and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Bench

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H 24 in W 91 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Chinese Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood bench with everted ends and carved phoenix tail and flower spandrels.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bench

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H 21.5 in W 45 in D 12 in

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

An elmwood bench from Shanxi, China that dates to the late Qing dynasty. The rectangular legs with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Bench with Wide Seat

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H 17.5 in W 63 in L 17.5 in

Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Bench with Wide Seat

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage reclaimed natural Chinese elm wood bench with wide seat and beautiful patina, great for end

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20th Century Chinese Benches

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Wood, Elm

Antique Chinese Elmwood Bench

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H 20 in W 51 in D 13 in

Antique Chinese Elmwood Bench

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Chinese elmwood bench with beautiful patina to the wood, very solid and sturdy, can be used

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

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Wood, Elm

Rustic 18th Century Qing Dynasty Bench in Elm

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H 16.93 in W 76.38 in D 14.97 in

Rustic 18th Century Qing Dynasty Bench in Elm

Located in Kastrup, DK

Bench in elmwood, seat one piece of wood. Time has given the bench a very charming cool look with

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Benches

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Bench

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H 20.87 in W 72.84 in D 20.87 in

19th Century Chinese Bench

Located in Allerum, SE

Early 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty 'Huanghuali' bench. Ca 1800.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Natural Chinese Elmwood Bench

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H 17.5 in W 63 in D 15 in

Vintage Natural Chinese Elmwood Bench

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage natural Chinese elmwood bench with beautiful patina, great for end of the bed, living room

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20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Natural Elmwood Bench

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H 17.5 in W 63 in D 15 in

Vintage Chinese Natural Elmwood Bench

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage natural Chinese elmwood bench with beautiful patina, great for end of the bed, living room

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20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Three Person Bench

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H 20 in W 69 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Chinese Three Person Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A Lovely three person bench from Shanxi province, China. This Chinese Northern elmwood bench is

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Middle-Qing Dynasty Chinese Bench

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H 20.5 in W 46.5 in D 12 in

Middle-Qing Dynasty Chinese Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

This classic two-person Chinese bench features simple cloud-motif stretchers, splayed legs, and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Plank Top Bench

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H 15 in W 79.25 in D 16 in

19th Century Chinese Plank Top Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A large three person bench from Northern China. This c. 1850 bench features one solid elmwood plank

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Bench

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H 18 in W 40.75 in D 12 in

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese red lacquered two person bench with simple stretchers. Pair available, sold

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Three-Person Bench

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H 26 in W 56.5 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Chinese Three-Person Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood three-person bench with wonderful time-worn surface. Pagoda Red

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Green Lacquer Bench

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H 18 in W 43.5 in D 12 in

19th Century Chinese Green Lacquer Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese two person bench with more recent green lacquer finish.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Carriage Benches

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H 15.25 in W 17.75 in D 8.5 in

Pair of Chinese Carriage Benches

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegantly simple in design, this pair of carriage benches from China's Zhejiang province celebrates

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Antique Asian Elm Wood Bench with Faded Green Paint

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H 18 in W 43.5 in D 10 in

Antique Asian Elm Wood Bench with Faded Green Paint

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique asian elm wood bench with beautiful patina to the wood, very solid and sturdy, can be used

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Benches

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Wood, Elm

Chinese Trestle Bench

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H 18 in W 51 in D 9 in

Chinese Trestle Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Benches

Materials

Elm

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H 32.5 in W 69.5 in D 17.25 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina

Located in IT

This early 20th-century Chinese elm wood sideboard features a stunning natural patina, showcasing its rich history and timeless elegance. Handcrafted from durable elm wood, this anti...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards

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Springbok Cushion, Real Fur

$411 / item

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in

Springbok Cushion, Real Fur

Located in Paris, FR

Cushion in real Springbok fur. Each piece is different and unique.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Curtain Lamp

On Hold|~~$2,350 / item~~

H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in

Curtain Lamp

By Analuisa Corrigan Studio

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century NW. Persian Carpet with Inscription Dated 1808 8' 4" x 10' 4"

$38,000

W 100 in L 124 in

Early 19th Century NW. Persian Carpet with Inscription Dated 1808 8' 4" x 10' 4"

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet with Inscription Dated 1808 Size: 8' 4" x 10' 4"

Category

Antique Early 1800s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

$822Sale Price / item|47% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

$2,900 / item

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Terra 1 Short Surface Sconce

$684

H 4.22 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Terra 1 Short Surface Sconce

By Marz Designs

Located in BYRON BAY, NSW

Simple cylindrical ceramic forms define the Terra 1 range, which comes in pendant light, wall light, and in long and short wall light formats. The Terra 1 Short Articulating Wall Lig...

Category

2010s Australian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Wood Long Bench

$1,950

H 33.5 in W 75 in D 21 in

Chinese Carved Wood Long Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An elaborate and finely carved bench in a pleasing Chestnut tone wood. Scrolled crest rail ends and arm ends. With four carved panels on the back with floral and fruit vines. A reede...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Pendant with Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960

$2,783

H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in

Large Pendant with Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Rijssen, NL

An large elegant hand blown Murano glass pendant by Barovier & Toso, Italy in 1960. With thick clear iced glass with brass details. The textured glass refracts the light beautifully....

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

$5,850

H 19.3 in Dm 77.96 in

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

OLIVIA 6" Round Handcrafted Bronze and Steel Valet Bowl Tray by Soraya Osorio

$1,080 / item

H 3 in Dm 6 in

OLIVIA 6" Round Handcrafted Bronze and Steel Valet Bowl Tray by Soraya Osorio

By Soraya Osorio

Located in Vero Beach, FL

OLIVIA 6" Round Valet Tray Bowl — Blackened Bronzed Steel & Hand-Hammered Bonze The OLIVIA 6" round valet tray bowl combines refined craftsmanship with sculptural elegance. The exte...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Bronze

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

$5,505 / item

H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

The Forsyth Large Sheepskin Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available

$4,600 / item

H 15 in W 60 in D 27 in

The Forsyth Large Sheepskin Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Part of the Forsyth signature collection. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and pattern. The perfect coffee table, ottoman, bench at the end of a bed, or ...

Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Dutch 19th Century Faux Tortoise Black and Amber Mirror with Carved Frame

$10,800

H 60.5 in W 48 in D 5 in

Dutch 19th Century Faux Tortoise Black and Amber Mirror with Carved Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Dutch faux tortoise black wall mirror from the 19th century with amber accents, carved frame and protruding corners. Enhance your home decor with this exquisite Dutch faux tortoise...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s

$1,926Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 72.45 in D 15.75 in

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Italian Wood Midcentury Bench Consolle 1960s

By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design walnut bench or console table serie Torbecchia designed by Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Poltronova, Italy 1964. Fire-branded G. Michelucci tra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions

$5,032Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 94 in D 41 in

New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish Weight 20oz. linen Prewashed, Soft Finish Down Style Seats and Backs, removable slip c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen

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Chinese Elm Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese elm bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese elm bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, elm and hardwood. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage Chinese elm bench now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese elm bench — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese elm bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Elm Bench?

A Chinese elm bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $680 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Elm Bench

Is Chinese elm a hardwood?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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.
How hard is Chinese elm?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

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