Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table reclaimed-elm commonly made from pine or

commonly made from pine or cedar

Great for holding clothes in a bedroom or in a corner of a reception room

The intricate open carvings show various leaf and scrolling designs

painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed

This smaller jar makes a great little flower vase or ornament

Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table reclaimed-elm commonly made from pine orShanxi, circa 1870 This large table was produced in Shanxi province, central China, where it would have been used originally as a 'painting table' a work surface for scholarly pursuits such as calligraphy or watercolours. Today its large proportions make it ideally suited as a dining table, with a beautiful patina and character formed over the decades. The table is made from elm wood a popular material for furniture making in northern China due to its