Midcentury, Chinese Elm, Low Cabinet-Seat, Broad Bench with Drawers

Description

Midcentury, Chinese Elm, Low Cabinet-Seat, Broad Bench with Drawers.
The Kang style table pictured would originally have been used as an everyday surface on the heated ‘kang’ platform that formed the main living space during the colder months.
This is a midcentury, Chinese elm, low cabinet-seat, a broad bench with storage dating to the mid-20th century.
Delightfully rustic appeal offering a seat with abundant storage. Good color and grain interest due to the Chinese elm. A suite of three drawers over lower, inner secret compartment.
The broad planked seat panel benefiting from shaped ends and paneled front flanked by serpentine brackets. Field panel drawer fronts dressed with iron loop handles. Raised on stout legs to a useful 17" height.
A super piece for any location. Solid joints and construction, ready for the home.
Dimensions:
15 1/2" D x 53" W x 17" H