Chinese Caned Bench Qing Dynasty - Ca 1910 Material - Zelkova Wood A practical and decorative piece

A practical and decorative piece of colonial-era craftsmanship

This piece is beautifully painted with a repeating floral pattern of excellent quality

It's clear to see this item was hand carved with passion

The brass surface shows an attractive aged patina along with the light marks and small dents expected from over a century of daily use

Chinese Caned Bench Qing Dynasty - Ca 1910 Material - Zelkova Wood A practical and decorative pieceThis antique Chinese bench was made by a master craftsman at the end of the Qing dynasty. It's a beautiful inception and gracefully merges the Ming & Qing styles. With carved and pierced panels decorated with stylised baoxiang hua in an ogival with the classical hornless Chi dragon with the foliate tail on both sides. This walnut wood bench would make a stunning addition to any room.