A-Frame Wooden Chinese Stool Sideboard The frames around the doors

The frames around the doors are decorated with symbols including stylised dragons and long life circles

which can be positioned as required and secured with screws provided

with fixed panels on either side

wide shouldered stoneware jar would have been used for storing wine or foodstuffs in Shanxi province

The wood is highly prized for furniture making

A-Frame Wooden Chinese Stool Sideboard The frames around the doorsShanxi, circa 1890 This old elm Chinese stool makes a functional, versatile addition to any room, or could even be used outdoors as extra seating during the summer. With a rustic charm and a simple, traditional design seen in China for centuries, the stool is made of elm wood using traditional mortise and tenon joints. Single stretchers add stability and the generous seat would make it ideal as a side table next to a bed or sofa, or even in a bathroom