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Chinese Side Tables, Near Pair in Elm C1890
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Chinese Side Tables, Near Pair in Elm C1890

19th century
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CHINESE SIDE TABLES, NEAR PAIR IN ELM C1890

A very near pair of Chinese made side tables from the late 19th century in Chinese elm (Yumu).

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Chinese Elm Side Tables to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241006
Dealers Internal Reference
10442
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
CHINESE SIDE TABLES, NEAR PAIR IN ELM C1890

A very near pair of Chinese made side tables from the late 19th century in Chinese elm (Yumu).

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Chinese Elm Side Tables to the 1890s.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241006
Dealers Internal Ref
10442
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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A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish.
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Archive I A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish.

Chinese Side Tables, Near Pair in Elm C1890

Archive II A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish. View II
Archive III A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish. View III
Archive IV A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish. View IV
Archive V A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish. View V
Archive VI A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish. View VI
Archive VII A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish. 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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
Verified Since Oct 2025
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish.
CHINESE SIDE TABLES, NEAR PAIR IN ELM C1890
Ref: SA1241006
A near pair of square late 19th-century Chinese elm side tables with panelled tops, straight legs, and stretchers in a warm brown timber finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Provincial
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFrame and panel top, Mortise and tenon joinery, Square stretchers, Straight legs
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Qing dynasty elm furniture typically features joinery techniques crafted without nails, clean geometric silhouettes, recessed legs, and floating panel tops. Northern elm, or yumu, was widely favoured in regional furniture making for its distinctive grain patterns and structural durability.

Traditional Chinese tables were constructed using complex mortise and tenon joinery, allowing the timber components to expand and contract naturally with climate variations. The frame-and-panel construction on the top surface prevents warping across the wood grain.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery marks, subtle variations in exact dimensions, and natural surface wear around footrests and stretchers. Evidence of original lacquer coats inside interior joints and natural age oxidisation in the grain also indicate period craftsmanship.

These versatile tables serve effectively as end tables beside contemporary sofas, nightstands in bedrooms, or display stands in entryways. Their functional form provides structural balance when placed alongside upholstered furniture or minimalist decor.

Keep timber items away from direct heat sources and severe humidity fluctuations to minimise wood movement and splitting. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to protect the surface finish.
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