Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood A unique decorative piece

A unique decorative piece

This elegant antique Qing dynasty Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century

this piece has a cracked ice shelf at the base

Dimensions: W22 x D5 x H10 cm

533) of "Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques" by Mazurkewich

Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood A unique decorative pieceThe antique Tianjin sideboard is particularly special with solid burr elm drawers and doors. It dates to the 19th century (Qing dynasty 1644 1911). Burr wood (yingmu ) comes from abnormal tree aberrations. They were considered valuable wood by furniture makers. The body is constructed from northern elm (yumu) and all the brass hardware is original. Tianjin sideboards like this one come from the port city of Tianjin & surrounding areas in North China.