Chinese Yumu
Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table
Located in Forney, TX
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Early 19th century, crafted of northern elm (yumu) sourced from the forests of North China’s Shanxi
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Yumu Official's Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood 'Official's Chair' from the 19th century, with fretwork and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
$1,095
H 40 in W 23 in D 19 in
Antique Chinese Lacquered Yumu Wood Side Chair with Hand-Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Chinese yumu wood accent chair from the early 20th century, with dark brown lacquer
Category
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, 1800-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese Yumu wood (Northern Chinese elm) stool in the Ming taste. The waisted and bull nose frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Stools
Materials
Elm
Late Qing Dynasty Yumu Wood Wine Table with Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty yumu wood wine console table from the early 20th century, with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage 1960s Lacquered Yumu Wood Chinese Bookcase with Hand-Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage handmade Chinese lacquered yumu wood 1960s bookcase with hand-carved medallions. Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
$1,999
H 70 in W 22 in D 41 in
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair from the 19th century, with rattan seat
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Elm
$1,199
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
Yumu Wood Chinese 19th Century Chair with Hand-Carved Décor and Lacquered Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A yumu wood Chinese 19th century accent chair with hand-carved splat, fretwork patterns and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
$1,199
H 40 in W 20 in D 16 in
Chinese 19th Century Yumu Wood Chair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent chair with lacquered finish, carved medallion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
$1,199
H 40 in W 22 in D 17 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yumu Wood Wine Table with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period yumu wood wine console table from the 19th century, with original red
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,200
H 32 in W 53 in D 21 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved Yumu Wood Cabinets with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period yumu wood cabinets from the 19th century, with double doors
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$3,900 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.25 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
and brass plate. Crafted from Yumu wood during the late Qing Dynasty, this antique Chinese storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
$3,500
H 17.5 in W 49.75 in D 22.25 in
1870s Red Lacquered and Shark Skin Decorated Yumu Wood Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s antique red lacquer Yumu wood ( Northern China Elm Wood) side cabinet decorated with faux
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Pair of Impressive and elegant Bookcases China 1980s.
In Yumu ( chinese elmwood ), beautiful
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the low
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
provincial table’s elegant lines. Made of northern Chinese elm (yumu) favored by woodworkers for its
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands
Materials
Elm
Petite 19th Century Chinese Wine Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unusual 19th century petite wine table is carved from Yumu (Chinese Northern Elm) and is from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the low
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Rare 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Incense Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
original dark oxblood and red lacquer is craved from Yumu (Chinese Northern Elm) and is from the Shanxi
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table
Located in London, GB
Scholar’s table or Tea table was likely made in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, from honey-toned Yumu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
$2,116
H 34.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top
Located in Portland, OR
drawers are beautifully hand carved with a Phoenix motif in Yumu - Northern Chinese elm a high quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$3,250
H 34.25 in W 41 in D 13 in
Hana Raw Timber Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
textures. The reclaimed tabletop is a gorgeous cross-section of Chinese northern elm (yumu), selected for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Hana Raw Timber Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
textures. The reclaimed tabletop is a gorgeous cross-section of Chinese northern elm (yumu), selected for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
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Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an entirely original smaller altar table from Shanxi, China. It is made from Yumu wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sofa Tables
Chinese Ming Dynasty Elm Wood & Bamboo Armchair
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese armchair of Northern Elm (yumu) wood. The framed backrest with decorative spandrels and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Yumu Armoires
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine pair of Chinese Clothes Armoires made of Yumu,( elm wood from the north with shelving and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
(yumu) with a beautifully grained surface. The irregular texture of the wood is visible at the pot's raw
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Chinese 19th Century Side Chair with Foliage and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Yumu wood side chair from the 19th century, with dark lacquered finish and hand-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 36 in W 20 in D 16 in
Antique Chinese Ming-Style Yumu Wood Rattan Low Table/Coffee Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 58.5" / D 33.6" / H 15.7"
Full of character and charm Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Yumu Chinese 19th Century Side Chair with Dark Lacquered Finish and Cartouche
Located in Yonkers, NY
A yumu wood 19th century Chinese side chair with dark lacquered finish and carved cartouche. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 38 in W 20 in D 16 in
Antique Yumu Wood Rattan Top Low Table
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular Antique Ming style Yumu (elm) wood Chow Leg coffee cocktail table. Solid Yumu (Elm
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
19th Century Chinese Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood (yumu) bench with Ming proportions including simple spandrels and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood (yumu) black lacquer altar table with everted ends, and gently
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables
Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood (yumu), this smooth block of wood was once used by a well-to-do
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of Chinese northern elm (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery, this everyday stool from
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Chinese Elmwood Dressing Table, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
. Minimally decorated, the table instead showcases its elegant joinery and the beauty of northern Chinese elm
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
surface for cooking, dining or drinking. Made of northern Chinese elmwood (yumu), the table has a plank
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. The expressive grain of Chinese northern elm (yumu) is on full display, beautifully aged with deep
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Mounted Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Ming-Form Calligraphy Table, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
coloring of Chinese northern elm (yumu).
Additional dimensions:
Table apron to floor: 28.5".
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
18th Century Chinese Elm Daybed with Rattan Top
Located in San Marino, CA
A classic Ming Style 18th century, or earlier, Chinese elm “yumu” day bed with rattan top. With
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Materials
Elm, Wicker
Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
(yumu) in China's Shanxi province over 150 years ago. The expansive tabletop is finished with whimsical
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Round Leg Altar Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
texture and revealing the warm color of the Chinese northern elm (yumu) underneath.
Additional Dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Northern Elm (yumu) from Northern China with a beautiful patina. These chairs received their name due to
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Plank Top Altar Table with Humpback Stretchers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant altar table dates to the mid-19th century and is seamlessly constructed of Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors on Mount, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu), the rustic
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Round Top Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Yumu (Northern Chinese elmwood) is constructed with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Though
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900
Located in San Marino, CA
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# PB2005: Chinese Northern Elm (Yumu) front with a cedar top. 40 1/2w x 17 3/4d x 33h
PB2006: Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Antique Chinese Yumu Wood Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rare antique square coffee table from southern China. Yumu(elm)wood with mortise and tenon
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Yumu Wine Table, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
irregular patterning of the wood grain, this table is a gorgeous example of the inherent beauty of Chinese
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Elm
18th Century Chinese Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 18th century Chinese Yumu ( northern elm wood ) table with early mortise tenon and mitered
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese 19th Century Dark Lacquered Yumu Wood Accent Chair with Marble Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese hand-carved yumu wood side chair from the 19th century, with marble medallion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Marble
H 38 in W 20 in D 16 in
Chinese 19th Century Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Yoke Back Chair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood yoke back armchair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Elm
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
Petite Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the miniature stool
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
18th Century Elmwood Long Chinese Console
Located in San Marino, CA
One of a kind long 5 drawer side piece with solid, thick one piece top from Shanxi, China. Made of
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Low Chinese Daybed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved of Chinese northern elmwood (yumu), this 19th-century daybed was once a cornerstone of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of Chinese northern elm (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery, this everyday stool from
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
expressive grain of Chinese northern elm (yumu) is on full display, beautifully aged with deep grooves and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
expressive grain of Chinese northern elm (yumu) is on full display, beautifully aged with deep grooves and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Elm
A pair of Yumu clothes cupboards
Located in Winter Park, FL
: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 76
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture
Late 18th century Chinese Elmwood altar table with modern lines
Located in New York, NY
A Late 18th century Chinese Elmwood (Yumu) altar table, with very simple, modern, geometric lines
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sofa Tables
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Chinese Yumu For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese yumu for your home. A Chinese yumu — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese yumu — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.
How Much is a Chinese Yumu?
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