Elm Daybed Low Table antique-seat still with the old finish

still with the old finish and drawer handles

Approx burn times: Fat Pillar 80+ hours

with the right hand columns denoting decimals

The plates on these ones are etched with the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac

Two 'S' shaped legs cross at each end to form an elegant hourglass shape

Elm Daybed Low Table antique-seat still with the old finishShanxi, circa 1880 This simply designed table is in a style referred to in Chinese as a 'ta'. It would originally have been produced as a daybed, used for seating or reclining on during the day. In a modern home and with ample space it would make a stunning large coffee table. The thick table top is fitted flush to the legs, which taper down slightly to quite square, angular horse hoof feet. Otherwise the style is extremely simple. The thick elm would