Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Origin - India These are very useful pieces

These are very useful pieces of furniture and a pair would make ideal bedside tables in a small room

Features: Salvaged Architectural Panel

the friction heat softening the material so that it adheres to the surface

Condition: Characterful wear consistent with age and use

Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Origin - India These are very useful piecesThis Chinese altar table is made in classic Ming style dating from the 19th century and from Shanxi province in Northern China. Originally fully lacquered with black lacquer, the top lacquer has long since worn from everyday use revealing a beautiful northern elm grain. Old incense marks and wear can be seen on the top giving a good patina. Perfect for a small desk in a study or as a dressing table. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China