Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table w195 Made from solid reclaimed elm

Made from solid reclaimed elm wood

blues and oranges

The contrasting red panels and black lacquer frame are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one

strength and good fortune

Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table w195 Made from solid reclaimed elmShanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once have been used as an altar table, most likely in a temple in Shanxi province where it was sourced from, with incense and offerings placed on its surface. It is still in its original proportions, with a wide, deep top surface. The front incorporates a full width drawer over two smaller drawers, the front of