Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Bucket This Japanese tansu chest dates

This Japanese tansu chest dates to the Taisho Era (1912 - 1926) and is made in the Tokyo style which became the norm for Japanese tansu in the 20th century

5 x 176 cm

111 x 62 x 52 (wxdxh cms)

Published in Tibetan Furniture: Identifying

Function: Originally a daybed for lounging

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Bucket This Japanese tansu chest datesThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. It could even be used as a coffee table. Jiangsu Suzhou furniture like this is considered by many as the most sophisticated of Chinese furniture styles. It is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty). This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova