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Chinese Elm Stool, C1890
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Chinese Elm Stool, C1890

19th century
Description

A lovely weathered late 19th century elm stool from China with shaped seat. The front and rear stretchers show wonderful signs of wear.

Restoration / condition: Original condition with weathered finish, marks of use etc.

Width:49cms (19.25”)

Depth: 33cms (13”)

Height at seat edges: 53cms (21”)

Height at middle of seat: 49cms (19.25”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Chinese Elm Stool to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242576
Dealers Internal Reference
10478
Dealers Notes

Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
A lovely weathered late 19th century elm stool from China with shaped seat. The front and rear stretchers show wonderful signs of wear.

Restoration / condition: Original condition with weathered finish, marks of use etc.

Width:49cms (19.25”)

Depth: 33cms (13”)

Height at seat edges: 53cms (21”)

Height at middle of seat: 49cms (19.25”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Chinese Elm Stool to the 1890s.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242576
Dealers Internal Ref
10478
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 weathered grey Chinese elm stool featuring a curved concave wooden seat, splayed legs, and exposed tenon joinery.
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Archive I An antique weathered grey Chinese elm stool featuring a curved concave wooden seat, splayed legs, and exposed tenon joinery.

Chinese Elm Stool, C1890

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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
Location
At Mo Tighe
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
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An antique weathered grey Chinese elm stool featuring a curved concave wooden seat, splayed legs, and exposed tenon joinery.
CHINESE ELM STOOL, C1890
Ref: SA1242576
An antique weathered grey Chinese elm stool featuring a curved concave wooden seat, splayed legs, and exposed tenon joinery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Country
  • MaterialElm, Wood
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsConcave seat, Exposed tenons, Splayed legs, Lower stretchers
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This Chinese country elm stool dates from 1890 and brings a rustic farmhouse character to an interior. The weathered grey wooden piece possesses a curved concave seat, splayed legs connected by lower stretchers, and exposed tenon joinery. The front and rear stretchers show wonderful signs of wear, complemented by an original weathered finish with marks of use. Measuring 53 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, this practical small bench fits neatly into various residential spaces. Positioned in a home today, this stool serves well at the end of a sofa, beside a bed as a bedside table, or as extra seating in a hallway. The sturdy wooden construction ensures everyday usability while maintaining its historic antique appeal. The compact footprint makes it adaptable for both large and small rooms, providing a functional surface for displaying decorative items or resting daily essentials.

FAQs

Traditionally crafted in rural China during the late Qing period, these utilitarian stools were designed for everyday domestic use, featuring mortise-and-tenon joinery and durable regional timber such as northern elm.

Most authentic examples were constructed from northern elm wood without metal nails or glue, relying entirely on interlocking joinery that allows the timber to adjust to seasonal climate changes.

Authentic pieces feature exposed hand-cut tenons on the upper seat surface, hand-planed irregularities, natural age wear, and joinery constructed without modern fasteners.

These versatile items function as unique side tables beside low modern sofas, functional plant stands, or decorative sculptural accents in minimalist and contemporary settings.

Keep the wood dry, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally apply a neutral beeswax paste if protection against timber drying or splitting is required.
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