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Chinese Yumu

Chinese Yumu Official's Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork
Chinese Yumu Official's Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork

Chinese Yumu Official's Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood 'Official's Chair' with fretwork and lacquered finish.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table
Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table

Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive size rustic Provincial Chinese recessed-leg painting table (dining table) Early 19th century, crafted of northern elm (yumu) sourced from the forests of N...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Yumu Wood Chair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Greek Key
Chinese Yumu Wood Chair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Greek Key

Chinese Yumu Wood Chair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Greek Key

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent chair with lacquered finish, carved medallion and skirt.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Lacquered Yumu Wood Side Chair with Hand-Carved Décor
Antique Chinese Lacquered Yumu Wood Side Chair with Hand-Carved Décor

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 finish, fretwork motifs and carved splat.

Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, c. 1800-25
Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, c. 1800-25

Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, c. 1800-25

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese Yumu wood (Northern Chinese elm) stool in the Ming taste.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Stools

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Yumu Wood Wine Table with Dark Lacquer
Late Qing Dynasty Yumu Wood Wine Table with Dark Lacquer

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 spandrels, humpback stretchers and new custom lacquer.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes

Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair with rattan seat, painted scenes and dark brown lacquered finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Elm

Yumu Wood Chinese Chair with Hand-Carved Décor and Lacquered Finish
Yumu Wood Chinese Chair with Hand-Carved Décor and Lacquered Finish

Yumu Wood Chinese Chair with Hand-Carved Décor and Lacquered Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A yumu wood Chinese accent chair with hand-carved splat, fretwork patterns and lacquered finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved Yumu Wood Cabinets with Doors and Drawers
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved Yumu Wood Cabinets with Doors and Drawers

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, drawers and carved motifs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty
19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty

19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

Crafted from Yumu wood during the late Qing Dynasty, this antique Chinese storage chest exudes timeless elegance with its understated design and rich history.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1870s Red Lacquered and Shark Skin Decorated Yumu Wood Side Cabinet
1870s Red Lacquered and Shark Skin Decorated Yumu Wood Side Cabinet

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 shark skin.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s
A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s

A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s

$7,640 / set

H 98.43 in W 59.06 in D 18.71 in

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 veneered wood.

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850

$980

H 6.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in

Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With rustic texture and simplicity of form, this petite 19th-century stool is a timeless example of casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-ten...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1850
Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1850

Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1850

$2,980

H 33.5 in W 35.75 in D 18.5 in

Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The worn edges and rich patina of this two-drawer table serve to outline this 19th century provincial table’s elegant lines. Made of northern Chinese elm (yumu) favored by woodworker...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Petite 19th Century Chinese Wine Table
Petite 19th Century Chinese Wine Table

Petite 19th Century Chinese Wine Table

$6,000

H 31 in W 28.5 in D 19.25 in

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 the Shanxi province of northern China.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Chinese Console Table
Qing Dynasty Chinese Console Table

Qing Dynasty Chinese Console Table

$2,400

H 33 in W 34.88 in D 17.13 in

Qing Dynasty Chinese Console Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Qing Dynasty console table, Chinese. Made of YuMu (elm). Floating panel top, over two drawers with metal (possibly paktong) disc & ring turned hardware, over framed aproned opening w...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850

$1,380

H 9 in W 12 in D 8.75 in

Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With rustic texture and simplicity of form, this petite 19th-century stool is a timeless example of casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-ten...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Rare 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Incense Table
Rare 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Incense Table

Rare 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Incense Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful and rare, lacquered 18th century Buddhist incense table with a great patina of original dark oxblood and red lacquer is craved from Yumu (Chinese Northern Elm) and is ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table
Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table

Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table

Located in London, GB

This Scholar’s table or Tea table was likely made in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, from honey-toned Yumu (Northern Elm) and gorgeous deep ruddy-brown Blood Ju, the top grade of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Console Alter Table Carved 3/4" Crystal Top

Located in Portland, OR

All five drawers are beautifully hand carved with a Phoenix motif in Yumu - Northern Chinese elm a high quality wood highly regarded in Chinese furniture making.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Hana Raw Timber Side Table
Hana Raw Timber Side Table

Hana Raw Timber Side Table

$1,680

H 20 in W 21 in D 19 in

Hana Raw Timber Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

The reclaimed tabletop is a gorgeous cross-section of Chinese northern elm (yumu), selected for its density, warm coloring, and beautiful grain pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hana Raw Timber Side Table
Hana Raw Timber Side Table

Hana Raw Timber Side Table

$1,680

H 20 in W 21 in D 19 in

Hana Raw Timber Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

The reclaimed tabletop is a gorgeous cross-section of Chinese northern elm (yumu), selected for its density, warm coloring, and beautiful grain pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China
Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China

Small altar/sofa table from Shanxi, China

Unavailable

H 32 in W 39 in D 20 in

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, but the spandrels are made from bamboo.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sofa Tables

Chinese Ming Dynasty Elm Wood & Bamboo Armchair
Chinese Ming Dynasty Elm Wood & Bamboo Armchair

Chinese Ming Dynasty Elm Wood & Bamboo Armchair

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H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in

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 center panel.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Yumu Armoires
Pair of Chinese Yumu Armoires

Pair of Chinese Yumu Armoires

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H 74.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in

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 original hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

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H 16.5 in Dm 12.75 in

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Onc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

Antique Yumu Wood Rattan Top Low Table
Antique Yumu Wood Rattan Top Low Table

Antique Yumu Wood Rattan Top Low Table

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H 20 in W 64 in D 40 in

Antique Yumu Wood Rattan Top Low Table

Located in New York, NY

Full of character and charm Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style coffee table. Timeless design, awesome rectangular yumu wood top with rattan woven pierced panel top standing on four ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

19th Century Chinese Bench
19th Century Chinese Bench

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 apron, and tapered legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

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H 35.25 in W 72.5 in D 13.25 in

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood (yumu) black lacquer altar table with everted ends, and gently tapered legs.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850
Provincial Chinese Scrollwork Headrest, circa 1850

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 woman as a headrest.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900

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H 19.25 in W 13.75 in D 14 in

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 Shandong province charms with timeless rustic appeal.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elmwood Dressing Table, c. 1750
Chinese Elmwood Dressing Table, c. 1750

Chinese Elmwood Dressing Table, c. 1750

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H 30.25 in W 29.75 in D 19.25 in

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 (yumu). Additional Dimensions: Drawer: 13.5" W x 15.5" D x 5.5" H Tab...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880
Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880

Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880

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H 25.5 in W 75.5 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Low Plank Top Table, circa 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

This low-profile rustic table was originally used in a provincial, Qing-dynasty home as a versatile surface for cooking, dining or drinking. Made of northern Chinese elmwood (yumu), ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tables

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850

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H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 7.75 in

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 grooves and softened by a rich patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Elm

Chinese Ming-Form Calligraphy Table, c. 1750
Chinese Ming-Form Calligraphy Table, c. 1750

Chinese Ming-Form Calligraphy Table, c. 1750

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H 32 in W 73.5 in D 17.5 in

Chinese Ming-Form Calligraphy Table, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted using mortise-and-tenon joinery methods, the table has a simple silhouette that showcases the beautiful grain and warm coloring of Chinese northern elm (yumu). Additional ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1800
Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1800

Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1800

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H 39.5 in W 95.75 in D 20.25 in

Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This lengthy altar table was constructed of northern elmwood (yumu) in China's Shanxi province over 150 years ago.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Round Leg Altar Table, c. 1800
Chinese Round Leg Altar Table, c. 1800

Chinese Round Leg Altar Table, c. 1800

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H 31.5 in W 61 in D 13.75 in

Chinese Round Leg Altar Table, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The dark brown lacquer finish has aged beautifully with time, developing a smooth, patinated texture and revealing the warm color of the Chinese northern elm (yumu) underneath. Addi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Pair of Antique Chinese chairs, early 20th century. These Chinese horse shoe chairs are made from Northern Elm (yumu) from Northern China with a beautiful patina.

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Plank Top Altar Table with Humpback Stretchers, c. 1850
Chinese Plank Top Altar Table with Humpback Stretchers, c. 1850

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 northern elm (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors on Mount, C. 1900
Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors on Mount, C. 1900

Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors on Mount, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. Crafted of northern elm...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Round Top Stool
Round Top Stool

Round Top Stool

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H 21 in W 14 in D 14 in

Round Top Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century example in Yumu (Northern Chinese elmwood) is constructed with traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Yumu Wood Coffee Table
Antique Chinese Yumu Wood Coffee Table

Antique Chinese Yumu Wood Coffee Table

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H 19 in W 43.25 in D 43.75 in

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 construction.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Yumu Wine Table, c. 1750
Chinese Yumu Wine Table, c. 1750

Chinese Yumu Wine Table, c. 1750

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H 33 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in

Chinese Yumu Wine Table, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

Decorated only by the irregular patterning of the wood grain, this table is a gorgeous example of the inherent beauty of Chinese northern elmwood (yumu). Additional Dimensions: T...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Table
18th Century Chinese Table

18th Century Chinese Table

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H 32 in W 60 in D 23.5 in

18th Century Chinese Table

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique 18th century Chinese Yumu ( northern elm wood ) table with early mortise tenon and mitered construction, floating skirted top and modified hoof feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese 19th Century Dark Lacquered Yumu Wood Accent Chair with Marble Medallion
Chinese 19th Century Dark Lacquered Yumu Wood Accent Chair with Marble Medallion

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 and lacquered finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese 19th Century Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Yoke Back Chair with Painted Scenes
Chinese 19th Century Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Yoke Back Chair with Painted Scenes

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 scenes and lacquered finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yumu Wood Wine Table with Original Red Lacquer
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yumu Wood Wine Table with Original Red Lacquer

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 lacquer and horse hoof extremities.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Chinese Daybed, c. 1850
Low Chinese Daybed, c. 1850

Low Chinese Daybed, c. 1850

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H 18 in W 81 in D 39 in

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 daily life in a provincial Chinese home.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Petite Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, c. 1850

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H 8 in W 11.5 in D 7.25 in

Petite Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Cloaked in a lovely antique patina, this petite 19th-century stool is a classic example of casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joiner...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900

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 Shandong province charms with timeless rustic appeal.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850

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 grooves and softened by a rich patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Wheel Disc, c. 1850

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H 15.5 in W 14 in D 3.75 in

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 grooves and softened by a rich patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Elm

A pair of Yumu clothes cupboards
A pair of Yumu clothes cupboards

A pair of Yumu clothes cupboards

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H 74.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in

A pair of Yumu clothes cupboards

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of identical cupboards with two doors, the interior with two shelves. Published: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 76

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

18th Century Chinese Elm Daybed with Rattan Top
18th Century Chinese Elm Daybed with Rattan Top

18th Century Chinese Elm Daybed with Rattan Top

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H 22 in W 77.25 in D 29.5 in

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 “Tha” style wrap around legs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds

Materials

Elm, Wicker

Late 18th century Chinese Elmwood altar table with modern lines
Late 18th century Chinese Elmwood altar table with modern lines

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 and interesting base stretchers.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sofa Tables

Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900
Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900

Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900

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H 33 in W 39.75 in D 17.75 in

Pair of Korean Bandaji Chests, Circa 1900

Located in San Marino, CA

Opens from the front. # PB2005: Chinese Northern Elm (Yumu) front with a cedar top. 40 1/2w x 17 3/4d x 33h PB2006: Chinese Northern Elm (Yumu) front with a Poplar (Yang Mu) to...

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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

18th Century Elmwood Long Chinese Console
18th Century Elmwood Long Chinese Console

18th Century Elmwood Long Chinese Console

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H 22 in W 136 in D 33 in

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 Elm wood (YuMu), circa 18th century or earlier.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Materials

Hardwood

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Located in South Burlington, VT

Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "painti...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Carved Hardwood Stand
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Carved Hardwood Stand

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Carved Hardwood Stand

Located in Pomona, CA

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Materials

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$3,900

H 39 in W 27 in D 20.5 in

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid chair with linen cushion with hand-carved details.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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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?

A Chinese yumu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,199, while the lowest priced sells for $999 and the highest can go for as much as $3,900.