Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lighting made from reclaimed materials

made from reclaimed materials

From Andra Pradesh

revealing a generous interior storage space

Please be aware that these are made in the old fashion way and are for decoration only

making this an ideal storage solution for any home

Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lighting made from reclaimed materialsThis elegant antique Qing dynasty Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century. It is constructed from red elm (jumu) in a style often described as a 'recessed leg painters table'. This style originated in the Song dynasty (960 1279AD). The legs were recessed and splayed to provide stability. These pieces were multifunctional but were predominantly used as family altar tables. They also doubled as tables for calligraphy, painting and writing by