Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Clothing A Japanese woodblock print by

A Japanese woodblock print by Hokusai from his Manga Volume 6 book depicting samurai armour and gloves

Traces of the original lacquer and paintwork still remain on the legs and beading

Originally they would have been lined with paper to provide protection from the wind

Sendai metalwork forgoes straight lines and spreads effortlessly

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Clothing A Japanese woodblock print byThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. It could even be used as a coffee table. Jiangsu Suzhou furniture like this is considered by many as the most sophisticated of Chinese furniture styles. It is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty). This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova