Elm Asian Art and Furniture

A coordinating pair of antique Chinese Qing dynasty horseshoe chairs circa 1890. Hand crafted entirely of elmwood using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, they feature rounded 'w...

Pair of Chinese elm offficial's hat chairs In very good original condition w/ beautiful glowing color patina. Qing Dynasty style - dating from around the mid 20th century. Look at a...

Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant. Sturdy and functional.

With its intricate craftsmanship and light honey-toned finish, this Chinese elmwood coffee table brings refined detail and architectural elegance to a living space. The rectangular t...

Chinese Qing dynasty chairs in light Elm. Mid 19th century construction featuring mortise and tenon joinery and wooden nails. Elegant craftsmanship ...

A vintage Chinese elmwood side cabinet from the mid 20th century with two drawers sitting above two doors. Our mid century vintage cabinet features a rectangular top that offers room for you to style with decorative accent pieces or statuettes. Two small drawers sit next to each other with dangling brass handles for opening. Beneath the two drawers on this antique bedside cabinet are two rectangular doors that also have brass hanging handles that open the doors to reveal an internal shelf. Inside our vintage bedside cabinet you have room for storage above and beneath the interior shelf, the doors allowing you to tuck away items while the drawers also give you ample room for holding personal belongings as well. On the four corners of the two double doors half circle shaped textured wood protrudes slightly, adding more character to this impressive vintage bedside cabinet. Showcased in our abundant vintage and antique cabinets collection, this Chinese vintage bedside cabinet will make for a stylish addition to your interior home design scheme with its clean lines, warm brown patina and versatile storage space. Place our vintage side cabinet...

A red lacquered Elmwood Chinese bed / coffee table from the 1800s. The red lacquer displays a soft patina, typical of traditional Chinese lacquer art. This table features a clean to...

Pair of Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood elm yoke back armchairs ( officials hat chairs ) in beautifully aged original old surface color patina w/ well figured ...

This pair of 19th century elmwood administrator's chairs are from northern China and feature arching back splats hand carved with traditional motifs including peonies, sparrows, and ...

A Qing dynasty period elm cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, four drawers and carved apron. This striking 19th century Qing dynasty period elm cabinet captivates with its...

A mid 19th century Japanese export elm and calamander parquetry workbox with a divided interior and lift out tray. This charming box would work e...

Pair of "Official Back" armchairs. In Chinese "Yoku Back" Untouched made in elm wood, burgundy lacquer and natural age-related patina with clear lacquer as surface finish. Called "...

A rare and beautiful Chinese wind-winnowing machine for separating grain from chaff. This particular machine was used for rice. Made of wood with painted decorations in black, ochre ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the 19th century with dragon-carved apron, humpback stretchers and angled spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty...

A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century. This cabinet is a great size and is highly decorative and useful with a lot of hidden storage space.

From the Shanxi province in China, an exceptionally beautiful and long bench in elm wood with paneled concave back and pierced carvings between rails and ...

This Chinese side cabinet from the turn of the century (19th-20th century) features two drawers over two doors and is made of elm with burl wood panels on its front. The skirt is nic...

A Chinese antique elm wood bedside cabinet from the early 20th century, with double doors, two drawers, iron hardware and weathered patina. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm wood bedside cabinet features a rectangular distressed top with recessed panel in its center, sitting above two petite doors fitted with iron hardware made of an oblique latch connected to two circular backplates. These doors open to reveal a distressed interior convenient to store items. Two drawers below, fitted with ring pulls on circular backplates, complete the ensemble. Adorned with a carved apron in the front, the cabinet is raised on four straight feet. The sides and back present simple panels and the ensemble boasts a nicely weathered patina. With its clean lines and aged appearance, this small Chinese cabinet...

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...

The imposing doors of this 19th century cabinet are accented with a trio of lozenge-shaped moldings that enliven the tall, rectilinear silhouette with horizontal lines. Invigorating ...

Rustic Chinese carved elm wood tea chest made in two sections. The top case with two part openwork slatted sides and hinged doors opening to three dark stained shelves. With shaped ...

This low 19th-century table is actually a step used for easily getting in and out of a raised daybed. Crafted of northern elmwood (yumu), the step features a plank top surface, carved lotus spandrels, and a prominent apron carved with floral scrollwork. The wooden step is finished with dark lacquer, now lightly worn along the edges with rich texture. Today, we love this low step as a tabletop display stand or a footstool beside a plush armchair...

A Chinese 19th century elmwood center hall table with Ming dynasty 15th or 16th century courtyard stone inset. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant center table...

These classic Chinese benches originally resided in the interior courtyard of a Qing-dynasty home, providing much-needed outdoor seating on hot summer days. Dated to the mid-19th cen...

A Chinese elmwood side cabinet from the early 20th century with carved panels and hidden drawers. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elmwood side cabin...

Dated to mid-19th century, this rustic, farmhouse, primitive and brutalist stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-ten...

An antique 19th century Ningbo two-door and three drawers elm and cypress cabinet. This antique Chinese cabinet was made with elm and cypress wood during the 19th century in Ningbo, ...

This Chinese Antique Huge Country Wagon Wheel is made by solid elm wood in Shan Xi, China. Although it has over 150 years history but it still maintain it very good working condition. It was originally used as the wheel of country wagon for daily transportation in the countryside of Northern China. You can easily see from the pictures that It has 3/4 inches thick metal strip around the wheel and a lot of metal works all over the wheel. Very solid and supper heavy. You may use it decorate your home and garden. This is a truly antique and collectible...

A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent chair with lacquered finish, carved medallion and skirt. This exquisite Chinese armchair features a rectangular pierced back, elegantly adorned...

A Chinese elmwood side chest from the early 20th century, with round bronze medallion hardware, two drawers over two doors. Created in China during ...

This antique elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden joints. The elm wood has aged beautifully over its more than 100 years of life.  

This tall elm wood cabinet combines bold simplicity with refined detail, offering both practical storage and visual presence. The linear silhouette is finished in a rich dark lacquer...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm coffer table from the 19th century, with carved spandrels and drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm coffer table features a re...

The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...

A classic Minister's hat armchair from Henan, China. Northern elm wood, original finish, circa 1890. Open hand-carving of "Good Fortune" on back-splat. Tw...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood side cabinet from the 19th century, with double doors and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood cabinet features a...

A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with lateral handles. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features a line...

A Chinese elmwood makeup or jewelry chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this small el...

A vintage natural elmwood console cabinet from the mid-20th century, with removable top, open shelf, double doors and bronze hardware. This vintage natural elmwood console cabinet fr...

19th century Chinese Official chair. Elmwood, original red and black lacquer. Back splat with vague remains of decorations (natural wear and tea...

An antique sutra reading wood desk (Gyeongsang) from Korea circa mid-19th century. The two-tier short table was constructed in solid Korean Elm wood (Zelkova) and features a small dr...

A Chinese elmwood altar console table from the Qing dynasty, 19th century, with dark patina, everted flanges, and richly carved decoration. The rectangular top, fashioned from a sing...

A Chinese Qing dynasty period elm kang cabinet with everted flanges, three drawers, carved spandrels and dragon motifs. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this Chinese kang ca...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood low console table from the 19th century, with three drawers and carved spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm console tab...

An antique Chinese two-toned elm and burlwood side cabinet from the early 20th century, with two drawers and doors. Created in China during the e...

Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy...

An antique Chinese elmwood two-toned cabinet from the early 20th century, with cut bronze hardware and brushed yellow hued patina. Attracting our attention with its clean lines and t...

Pair of "Official Back" armchairs. In Chinese "Yoku Back" Untouched made in elm wood, burgundy lacquer and natural age-related patina with clear lacquer as surface finish. Called "...

Deceptively simple, this early 20th century stool from Shanxi province shows off the ingenious joinery methods used by traditional Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs ...

A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood 'Official's Chair' with fretwork and lacquered finish. This Chinese armchair features a rectangular pierced back accented with an exquisite carved spl...

A vintage elmwood lamp table from the mid-20th century, with single drawer and cracked ice shelf. This vintage elmwood lamp table from the mid-20th century exudes charm and timeless elegance, embodying the simplicity and functionality of midcentury design. The table features a square top accented with a thin molding, providing a clean and refined surface for a lamp or decorative items. Below the top, a single drawer is fitted with a lovely brass pull, sitting on a flower-shaped backplate, adding a touch of whimsy and elegance to the piece. Raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities, this table is both sturdy and stylish. The legs secure an eye-catching lower shelf adorned with intricate cracked ice patterns, enhancing the table’s aesthetic appeal and providing additional space for storage or display. The natural patina of the elmwood adds to its rustic charm, making it a versatile addition to various interior styles. Perfect for a variety of settings, this elmwood lamp table can be placed in a bedroom as a nightstand, in a bathroom to hold essentials, or in a hallway as a stylish accent piece. Its clean lines, whimsical decor...

With rustic texture and simplicity of form, this petite 19th-century stool is a timeless example of casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-ten...

This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the center with half-face hinge; the lock can be opened by a key. The decorations here are quite sober, there are iron inserts at the corners and small handles on the front. This Tansu is finished in brown, made by keyaki wood.

A Chinese carved elmwood side chair from the early 20th century, with woven rattan seat. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm chair features a curvin...

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood rice tray from the 19th century with brass braces and honey color. Crafted in China during the Qing dynasty peri...

This beautiful and rare, lacquered 18th century Buddhist incense table with a great patina of original dark oxblood and red lacquer is craved from Yumu (Chinese Northern Elm) and is ...

Chinese Elmwood Seven Drawer Altar Coffee Table Solid Elmwood Low (Kang) Altar Table with three larger drawers atop four smaller drawers over an int...

This 19th century spirit screen from northern China is inset with a duan stone, similar to stones used to create many inkstones for calligraphy. The stand i...

A Chinese vintage elmwood wedding cabinet from the mid 20th century with a carved lower apron, two hidden internal drawers and brass hardware. Featured in our vast cabinets collection, we currently have have two of these large vintage cabinets available that would make for a great pair! This vintage tall...

A Chinese antique elmwood armchair from the early 20th century, featuring an open back with serpentine splat and gracefully curving arms. This elegant chair was crafted in China dur...