Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Indo Dutch 5 x 1 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 1 (wxdxh cms)

layered architectural framing

Dimensions: W41 x D31 x H48 cm

The flowers are stylised lotus blossoms

Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Indo Dutch 5 x 1 (wxdxh cms)This small and practical Chinese kneehole desk is a wonderful example of late Qing craftsmanship, and would work brilliantly in a hallway, home office, or smaller room. Crafted from northern Chinese elm (yumu ), it features a black lacquer finish that originates from Shanxi province an area known for its coal mining heritage. Historically, local coal was mixed with lacquer to achieve this rich, dark surface. Over the past 140 years, the lacquer on the