
Description
Antique Wabi Sabi Style Shanxi Province Rectangular Elm Coffee Table
A beautiful example of Northern Chinese craftsmanship, this antique coffee table originates from Shanxi Province, a region celebrated for its refined carpentry traditions and atmospheric architectural history. Crafted from solid elmwood (yumu), the table showcases a warm, organic character that only time can create.
The surface and edges display a soft, naturally weathered patina, with subtle variations in tone, grain, and texture developed through age and use. The wood’s gentle wear, rounded edges, and visible joinery speak to generations of touch and everyday life—offering an authentic Wabi-Sabi presence: elegant, grounded, and soulfully lived-in.
With its low, elongated profile, this piece works beautifully as a coffee table in modern, minimalist, rustic, Japandi, or collected interiors. It also layers effortlessly into contemporary spaces as a warm, textural counterpoint to clean lines and stone or metal furnishings.
Circa: Early 20th Century
Dimensions
H 21”
W 78”
D 28.5”
CONDITION:
Please be aware that all items are used/vintage/antique and have small signs of age/patina which should be expected. We try our best to take clear photos, but please contact us if you need any additional photos/information.
Reserve: $2,397.00
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Antique Wabi Sabi Style Shanxi Province Rectangular Elm Coffee Table
$2,397
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