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Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Elm wood table - China - 19th century
Located in Madrid, España
Elm wood table - China - 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted patinated elm coffee table. Made in China circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
$5,200
19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese elm side table, the rectangular top above a single drawer with carved
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Side Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This 19th-century Chinese Elm Alter Table features dark elm wood with ornate carved legs and a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Elm Altar Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique late Qing period Chinese elm altar table. It features mitered mortise and tenon joinery
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Chinese black lacquered elm wine table, 1875
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered elm wood wine table with articulated hump back “bridge” apron rail.
Chinese, Kuang
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Serving Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer


