{"product_id":"chinese-shanxi-province-hand-carved-painted-elm-sideboard","title":"Chinese Shanxi Province Hand-Carved \u0026 Painted Elm Sideboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional antique Chinese coffer sideboard from Shanxi Province, dating to the early 20th century, featuring traditional hand-carved craftsmanship, a beautifully aged dark finish, and remnants of decorative painted ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from substantial hardwood, believed to be elm, this authentic provincial furnishing showcases a long rectangular top with softly rounded edges, three spacious drawers fitted with traditional iron ring pulls, and an elegantly carved apron supported by distinctive shaped legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe richly patinated surface displays traces of traditional floral and symbolic decorative motifs, with layers of warm brown, charcoal, and faded earthy tones that reflect its age and history. Subtle variations in texture, natural wear, and the beautifully weathered finish create the distinctive character prized in antique Chinese furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed as a functional storage furnishing, its low-profile silhouette and substantial 64-inch width make it particularly versatile as a living room console, low sideboard, entryway statement piece, or display table for sculptures and decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable example of traditional Shanxi provincial craftsmanship, combining authentic antique character, understated elegance, and timeless architectural form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORIGIN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shanxi Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardwood, believed to be elm, with iron hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIRCA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 20.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW 64\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition with beautifully aged patina, natural surface wear, and remnants of original-style painted decoration consistent with its age. Original key is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Grind House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42009692307556,"sku":"VGH-ASN-0042","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1190\/5124\/files\/E8C09709-5A30-4520-ABCB-BBF0089E2153.png?v=1756426536","url":"https:\/\/vintagegrindhouse.com\/products\/chinese-shanxi-province-hand-carved-painted-elm-sideboard","provider":"Vintage Grind House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}