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Elm and Tamo Wood Low Cabinet
Located in Bedford, NY
. Tamo wood drawer and door faces. Tamo is a heavily figured wood from Northern China that is related to
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Anglo Raj Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Lacquered And Carved Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Antique 19th Century Lacquered And Carved Chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Late 19thC. Q ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi five drawer chest of drawers with brass pulls.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
With ten drawers this well preserved chest is a unique example. Unlike most apothacary chests this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

Elmwood Trunk with Iron Fittings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elmwood trunk with original iron studding and fittings. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Iron

18th Century Coffer table in excellent condition.
Located in Westport, CT
Exceedingly rare old table cabinet from Northern China. Excellent condition. Elm wood construction
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** A Chinese doctor used this traditional medicine cabinet from Shanxi province to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

Beautifully Carved Chinese 16th-17th Century Ming Dynasty Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This beautifully carved Ming dynasty chest of drawers displays the typical characteristics of early
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, otherwise sound Antique 19th century Qing dynasty North China Apothecary chest Pair Elm Loft style Total
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Coin Chest
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Coin Chest, with two top swiveling doors.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Brass

Side Tables/Mini Apothecary Chests
Located in New York, NY
Painted Elmwood Apothecary Chests. Priced as individual pieces
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20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Side Tables/ Mini Apothecary Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted Elmwood apothecary chests. Priced as individual pieces. For more photos , contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanghai Red Lacquered Bedside Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty red lacquered Southern Chinese elm Shanghai bedside chest with brass
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Antique 1870s Chinese Furniture

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Elm

Solid Wood Asian Chest with Antique Lattice Work
Located in SOMIS, CA
Substantial, solid wood Chinese chest with antique lattice work has nine full-length drawers. The
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood, Elm

Chinese Elm Chest or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully patinated 18th century Chinese Elm chest or trunk. The chest retains its
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Bohemian Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese Medicine chest is made from elmwood and has been fully restored.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

S XIX China Carved Elm Chest with 3 Front Drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgous S XIX China carved elm chest , front with 3 drawers , all carved and side wings carved
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Antique 1860s French Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Chinese Bed Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Elm Wood bedside chests with 2 drawers and 2 doors. There is ample storage below with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Side chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century elmwood chest with 12 drawers with carved fronts and brass hardware from provincial
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese chest is from Fujian, China and is made from elmwood circa 19th century. It features
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Kwang Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

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Elm, Burl

19th Century Provincial Chinese Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese chest with two drawers carved with lotus, two doors, and brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Three Drawer Provincial Chinese Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with three drawers, iron studs and simple floral carved apron
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Provincial Chinese Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese chest with two doors and folk painted panels depicting scholars
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Carved Chinese Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly carved 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with three drawers, each with floral scrollwork
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary piece of furniture features reclaimed elm wood with traditional nail-less joinery
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic selection has a sharp and sleek look. Offers plenty of room for storage.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Elm Wood Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Elm wood chest, of rectangular form with three short drawers above a two door cabinet front
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20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with two drawers, two doors and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red lacquer chest with two doors and three drawers with brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Painted Book Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Elm

Chinese Side Chest with Three Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome chest from Henan, China is made of elm wood and dates to the mid-1900s (during the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese 4 Door Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek piece contrasted by rounded pulls and hinges. Provides plenty of storage space whether on shelves or drawers.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Kwang Chest with Wood Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
Deep brown Chinese Kwang style chest with three cabinets and four pull out drawers
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl, Elm

Yellow Lacquer Qing Dynasty Chest, China, 1840s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Crafted in China during the 19th century, this elmwood blanket chest features a rectangular flat
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with two doors and two drawers, with gunmetal finished brass
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Small 19th century elm table top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Seven-Drawer Lotus Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with seven drawers with iron hardware, each carved with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Petite 19th Century Chinese Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century Chinese chest with two doors and one drawer, from Shanxi Province, China.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Two Drawer Two Door Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with two drawers, two doors and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Two Drawer Two Door Square Corner Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A chest from Tianjin Province, China with two doors and two drawers. This chest features large
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered coffer with fifteen drawers, four with carved bats, and brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Chest with Original Red Lacquer, Jiangsu, 1850-1870
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese 19th century blanket chest with original red lacquer that displays beautiful patina
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Ten Drawer Square Corner Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A ten drawer chest made of Chinese Northern Elmwood from Shanxi Province, China with brass hardware
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red lacquer chest with two doors with brass hardware. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood chests with two doors, two drawers, and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood chest with two doors and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Two-Door Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese two door chests painted with flowers amidst a garden landscape
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Document Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood document chest with nine drawers and brass hardware.
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Medicine Chest With 36 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full item description.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Jade Collector s Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Jade Collector's Chest, Elm Wood, Original Finish, China, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Black Lacquered Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese black lacquered chest with two doors and one drawer with brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Two Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood chest with two drawers, brass hardware and wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Low Trunk / Chest with Two Compartments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low elm wood chest with two compartments. The separate lids can open independently but inter-lock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Elm

Twelve Drawer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood chest with twelve drawers, a smooth deep grain and brass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

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Chinese Elm Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese elm chest available at 1stDibs. A Chinese elm chest — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese elm chest, we have 397 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese elm chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese elm chest, designed in the Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Elm Chest?

The average selling price for a Chinese elm chest at 1stDibs is $2,880, while they’re typically $520 on the low end and $28,339 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Elm Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a hardwood, and it grows in hardiness zones 5b through 10a. Hardiness zones are ranges of climatic conditions in every part of the U.S.

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