Elm Furniture

Period: 19th Century

Material: Elm

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simpl...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Chinese Fine Plank Top Altar with Cloud Medallions, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant 19th century altar table is light and beautifully proportioned. It was masterfully designed with stretchers that appear to wrapar...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Fine Plank Top Altar with Cloud Medallions, c. 1850

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful early 19th century display cabinet from China's Henan province features complex honeycomb lattice panels and doors carved with elaborate...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1850

Finely Carved Chinese Console Table, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Altar tables with everted ends seen in Chinese paintings and prints are typically depicted in a grand context, and so it is thought that the upward-ending surface signifies status an...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Finely Carved Chinese Console Table, c. 1800

Grand Chinese Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This austere 19th century Chinese cabinet from China's Shanxi province was constructed with grand proportions. The expressive grain of northern elmwood (yumu) patterns the doors with...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Brass

Grand Chinese Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1800

Antique Chinese Lacquered Raised Coffer with Decorative Brass Fittings

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The superb raised coffer featuring a floating top panel inset within an ice-plate edged frame, protruding over open-carved scrolled foliage spandrels, a row of four drawers carved wi...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquered Raised Coffer with Decorative Brass Fittings

Chinese Ten-Drawer Offering Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Appealing to the rarified taste of China’s literati, this Qing-dynasty table depicts the auspicious objects found in a scholar’s studio, including censors, scrolls, and fine porcelai...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ten-Drawer Offering Table, c. 1850

Antique Ningbo Elm and Cypress Wood Cabinet from China, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique 19th century Ningbo two-door and three drawers elm and cypress cabinet. This antique Chinese cabinet was made with elm and cypress wood during the 19th century in Ningbo, ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm, Cypress

Antique Ningbo Elm and Cypress Wood Cabinet from China, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Cinnabar Red Cabinet with Carved Peonies, circa 1800

Located in Miami, FL

A very beautiful Chinese cabinet in elm with original cinnabar (red/brown) lacquer with carved peonies on the side spandrels. Offers two storage...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Cinnabar Red Cabinet with Carved Peonies, circa 1800

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts. The quality and craftsmanship is clear in the bold lines, elegant hardware, and t...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Two-Door Black Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The imposing doors of this 19th century cabinet are accented with a trio of lozenge-shaped moldings that enliven the tall, rectilinear silhouette with horizontal lines. Invigorating ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Two-Door Black Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese elmwood low kang cabinet with everted flanges, two petite doors, scrolls and floral motifs. This exquisite Chinese low kang cabinet...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls

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 lacquered finish. This Chinese carved chair features a...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Yumu Wood Chinese 19th Century Chair with Hand-Carved Décor and Lacquered Finish

Single 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe-Back Bamboo Armchair with Elm Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese armchair with horseshoe back and elmwood base. This Chinese horseshoe-back armchair was made in bamboo with an elmwood base in the 19th century. This chair ens...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Single 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe-Back Bamboo Armchair with Elm Base

19th Century Rustic Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th century Chinese calligraphy console table, in very good condition. As pictures this is a rustic piece captured in time wit...

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19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Rustic Console Table

19th Century Black Lacquered Wood Pedestal with Red Stone Inset

Located in New York, NY

A black lacquered pedestal/stand in elm wood, with red root stone top, cabriole legs and base stretcher, Beijing, 19th century.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Stone

19th Century Black Lacquered Wood Pedestal with Red Stone Inset

Pair of Chinese Consoles

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional pair of Chinese consoles in elmwood Can also be combined as a round table Very nice carved work Nice as consoles but as well as a center...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Consoles

Early 19th Century Chinese Painted Double Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

An early 19th century Chinese painted double cabinet, with thick cloth lacquer and detailed images. From Shanxi Province. C526.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Chinese Painted Double Cabinet

Pair of Antique Chinese Incense Tables

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of antique Chinese incense tables from Shanxi Province, circa 1880. Beautiful details throughout. T473

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1880s Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Incense Tables

Unusual, Finely Carved 19th Century Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A finely carved 19th century Chinese cabinet with different, beautifully rendered images on three sides. A distinctive and rare piece, Shanxi province, circa 1850. C488.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Unusual, Finely Carved 19th Century Cabinet

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered Elmwood Chinese bed / coffee table from the 1800s. The red lacquer displays a soft patina, typical of traditional Chinese lacquer art. This table features a clean to...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm, Wood

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century

Antique Chinese Lacquered Cabinet With Highly Detailed Painted Images

Located in New York, NY

A rare and unusual antique Chinese lacquered cabinet with beautiful, highly detailed painted images on the front. The striking Chines...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquered Cabinet With Highly Detailed Painted Images

Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

A stunning and unusual Chinese book cabinet with beautiful red lacquer and extraordinary carvings on each upper door. From Shanxi Province, circa ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm, Pine, Lacquer

Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800

Antique 19th Century Chinese oriental elm side occasional table stand

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Chinese oriental elm side occasional table, vase, plant or statue pedestal stand. Solid with no loose joints. A charming table that is full of age and character...

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19th Century Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Chinese oriental elm side occasional table stand

Large Sideboard, Original Red Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large sideboard (W: 237,5) with three pairs of doors, above the doors in the middle a pair of drawers. The sideboard has a original thick red lacquer o...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

Large Sideboard, Original Red Lacquer

C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant small coffer, features a floating panel top sitting above three drawers, each and fitted with boldly-scaled rectangular brass hardware and a curved handle. Beneath the drawers is a floating panel, which conceals interior storage, accessible only by removing one of the drawers. Our eyes are immediately drawn to the carved archaistic spandrels (inspired by a dragon) that decorate the sides and give the piece its distinctive profile. With its refined proportions design aged black lacquer patina, this middle Qing Dynasty will be a unique focal point in any room. This is a very old piece and remarkably, almost unrestored. The legs have suffered water damage from placement on the moist terra cotta floor...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Elm

C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina

Korean Blanket Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This brightly ornamented Korean chest once contained blankets and clothing given as part of a marriage dowry. The elaborate white brass hardware i...

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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Metal

Korean Blanket Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This brightly ornamented Korean chest was used to hold blankets, garments and other gifts that would be presented to the newlyweds as part of the dowry. It has a fall-front opening and large metal handles for carrying on either side. The elaborate white brass hardware...

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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Metal

Korean Blanket Chest

Large Antique, Two-Sided Floor Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great mirror in solid elm. Identical on both sides! The mirror glass has been recently replaced on both sides and has a 3/4 inch bevel.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Elm

Large Antique, Two-Sided Floor Mirror

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.