Pair of Shandong Elm Stools l180 When digging an air raid

When digging an air raid shelter due to fear of an imminent war with the Soviet Union

A matching print is also available and the two looking stunning individually but even better as a pair

The rectangular brass clasps have also been newly fitted

rich brown that shows off the lovely grain and character of the wood perfectly

It is essentially a smaller version of our Herbalist Chest in the same range

Pair of Shandong Elm Stools l180 When digging an air raidShandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thick outer frames and, finished with a dark wood stain and varnish, show off the attractive wood grain beautifully. The style is classically Chinese, with 'waisted' seats, horse hoof feet and S shaped stretchers set high between the legs. Other nice details are the various tenon ends visible on the seat frames