Chinese Spring Bench From Shanxi Province - 19thC Finish - Burgundy Lacquer 118 x 52 x 72

118 x 52 x 72 (wxdxh cms)

namely shades of pink and carmine - introduced by European Jesuits who worked in the palace

Its small stature makes it perfect for storage or display items in smaller rooms or for use as a shoe rack

They make a statement in any room

The painting is original €œun-touched€� with mineral pigments which will retain its vibrant colour

Chinese Spring Bench From Shanxi Province - 19thC Finish - Burgundy Lacquer 118 x 52 x 72This elegant late 19th century Chinese spring bench originates from Shanxi Province in Northern China. Traditionally placed outside shops, tea houses and small restaurants, these long benches provided a welcoming place for staff, customers and passers by to rest, converse and enjoy the fresh air. Crafted from solid elm, this particularly long example has spent much of its life exposed to the elements, leaving it with a beautifully sun bleached finish