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Chinese Elm Side Table / Small Dresser in 'Locust Wood' Variety of Elm, C1880
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for sale €1,580     $1,715
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Chinese Elm Side Table / Small Dresser in 'Locust Wood' Variety of Elm, C1880

19th century
Description

A small two door / 2 drawer side table / cupboard dresser base from the Gansu Province of China, c1880 in Locust wood, which has a very similar grain to Chinese elm, but is more dense and heavier, but with a similarly beautiful and tactile grain. The centre ‘muntin’ between the doors is removable allowing access to the entire width of the cupboard space.

Width : 101 cms (39.5”)

Carcass width : 70cms (27.5”) - overhang of top at each side 15.5 cms (6”)

Height : 88 cms (34.5”)

Depth : 45 cms (17.5”)

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Chinese Elm Side Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1199691
Dealers Internal Reference
10365
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
A small two door / 2 drawer side table / cupboard dresser base from the Gansu Province of China, c1880 in Locust wood, which has a very similar grain to Chinese elm, but is more dense and heavier, but with a similarly beautiful and tactile grain.
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The centre ‘muntin’ between the doors is removable allowing access to the entire width of the cupboard space.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

Width : 101 cms (39.5”)

Carcass width : 70cms (27.5”) - overhang of top at each side 15.5 cms (6”)

Height : 88 cms (34.5”)

Depth : 45 cms (17.5”)

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Chinese Elm Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199691
Dealers Internal Ref
10365
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Real Wood Furniture Company Profile Page

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An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware.
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Archive I An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware.

Chinese Elm Side Table / Small Dresser in 'Locust Wood' Variety of Elm, C1880

Archive II An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware. View II
Archive III An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware. View III
Archive IV An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware. View IV
Archive V An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware. View V
Archive VI An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware. View VI
Archive VII An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware. View VII
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
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An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware.
CHINESE ELM SIDE TABLE / SMALL DRESSER IN 'LOCUST WOOD' VARIETY OF ELM, C1880
Ref: SA1199691
An antique Chinese elm side table featuring an overhanging top, two upper drawers, two panelled cupboard doors, and traditional brass hardware.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Provincial
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOverhanging top, Panelled doors, Brass locking pin, Mortise and tenon joinery
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This nineteenth-century Chinese provincial side table originates from the Gansu Province and is made from dense locust wood, a variety of elm with a warm brown colour and a highly figured, tactile grain. The piece stands 88 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, taking the form of a small dresser base with an overhanging top, two shallow upper drawers with round wooden pulls, and two lower panelled cupboard doors secured by a traditional brass locking pin. Visible details include raised wooden mouldings framing the doors and drawers, exposed vertical joints on the carcass, and a removable central muntin between the cupboard spaces. In a modern interior, this practical storage unit sits comfortably in an empty hallway corner, a dining room, or a living space to hold table linen, ceramics, or everyday items. The rich wood tone and traditional joinery bring rustic warmth and character to neutral settings, pairing easily with contemporary or antique furniture arrangements while providing concealed storage beneath a generous surface top.

FAQs

Late 19th-century Chinese provincial furniture is recognised for its utilitarian form, reliance on local hardwoods such as elm or poplar, and functional joinery designed for regional households during the Qing dynasty.

Locust wood is a dense variety of elm valued for its prominent grain patterns, durability, and resistance to wear, making it a preferred timber for daily household furniture in northern China.

Authentic pieces feature traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal nails, hand-carved drawer runners, hand-forged soft metal hardware, and characteristic wear patterns along base rails and handles.

These cabinets work effectively as accent pieces in entryways, living rooms, or bedrooms, pairing well with contemporary minimalist decor to create visual contrast through rich wood grain.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent cracking. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply clear microcrystalline wax occasionally to maintain the patinated surface.
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