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Ebonised Elm Tree Trunk Coffee Table, Shandong, China, Early 20th Century
$2,010.48
£1,495.05
€1,680
CA$2,759.43
A$3,014.15
CHF 1,595.48
MX$36,234.78
NOK 20,280.83
SEK 18,550.07
DKK 12,799.14
About the Item
This sculptural coffee table is carved from a single elm tree trunk, ebonised to a deep matte black that accentuates the wood’s natural grain, fissures and organic irregularities. Over a century old, the piece carries the quiet authority of age, with a surface that reveals subtle texture and tonal variation beneath the ebonised finish.
The table’s primitive form and low proportions give it a grounded, almost architectural presence, making it equally suited to minimalist interiors and more layered, wabi-sabi or vernacular spaces. The elm’s dense structure and time-worn character speak to traditional Chinese woodworking practices, where utility and material honesty were paramount.
Both functional and sculptural, this table reads as a found object as much as a piece of furniture—an authentic expression of material, time and place.
Details
Origin: Shandong, China
Period: Early 20th century (over 100 years old)
Material: Solid old elm wood
Finish: Ebonised, matte black
Width: 84 cm
Depth: 60 cm
Height: 39 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, with age-related wear consistent with its history and material
Style: Primitive, organic modern, wabi-sabi
A rare and tactile statement piece, ideal as a coffee table or low sculptural element in a considered interior.
We welcome all enquiries and ship worldwide.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
- Style:Rustic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: PG1885RC-A1stDibs: LU9809248135222
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