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Side Table / Small Dresser from China in Elm / Locust Wood, C1880
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for sale €1,580     $1,715
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    The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds
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Side Table / Small Dresser from China in Elm / Locust Wood, C1880

19th century
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SIDE TABLE / SMALL DRESSER FROM CHINA IN LOCUST WOOD, C1880

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. Original condition with lovely patina (marks and stains to top, comensurate with the age of the piece).

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”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Chinese Elm Cabinet to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243893
Dealers Internal Reference
10365
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
SIDE TABLE / SMALL DRESSER FROM CHINA IN LOCUST WOOD, C1880

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

Original condition with lovely patina (marks and stains to top, comensurate with the age of the piece).

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”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Chinese Elm Cabinet to the 1880s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243893
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

Dealer Profile

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

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A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain.
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Archive I A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain.

Side Table / Small Dresser from China in Elm / Locust Wood, C1880

Archive II A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain. View XIII
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
Verified Since Oct 2025
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 12
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain.
SIDE TABLE / SMALL DRESSER FROM CHINA IN ELM / LOCUST WOOD, C1880
Ref: SA1243893
A late 19th-century Chinese elm wood cabinet featuring two upper drawers with metal ring pulls, two lower cupboard doors with a central brass locking pin, and prominent natural wood grain.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSide Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialElm, Locust Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOverhanging top, Brass pin lock, Metal ring pulls, Exposed wood grain
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This late 19th-century Chinese side table and small dresser base originates from the Gansu Province and dates from around 1880. Fashioned from dense locust wood, the cabinet possesses a warm brown tone with an exposed, prominent natural wood grain and a tactile patina that displays marks and stains across the overhanging top. The traditional form includes a rectangular top, two upper drawers fitted with circular metal ring pulls, and two lower cupboard doors secured by a central brass locking pin above three hanging metal rings. The architectural frame rests on four sturdy upright corner legs. Measuring 88 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, this compact storage piece functions practically beside the front door or in a hallway as a functional credenza or console for everyday items. The interior storage compartment incorporates a removable centre muntin between the doors to permit full-width access. The structural design provides a timeless, universal style that integrates smoothly into contemporary interior schemes as an accent table or small sideboard.

FAQs

Late 19th-century Chinese vernacular furniture from the Qing dynasty is distinguished by its practical design, emphasis on natural wood grain, and regional craftsmanship using locally sourced timber such as elm, pine, and locust wood.

These cabinets were primarily crafted from indigenous hardwoods like northern elm (yumu) or locust wood, held together using sophisticated mortise-and-tenon joinery without nails, and fitted with hand-forged brass or iron hardware.

Authentic pieces display traditional joinery techniques, natural wear around the hardware and feet, original patination within the wood grain, and hand-cut brass locking mechanisms or ring pulls.

An antique Chinese cabinet can serve as a focal point in a contemporary space when paired with neutral walls, modern art, or simple ceramic decorative objects, balancing traditional texture with clean modern lines.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources or high humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying a high-grade natural beeswax polish.
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