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Antique carved low sideboard in fir wood – China, circa 1930
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This antique carved low sideboard in fir wood features a front with five panels carved with floral motifs and continuous borders along its upper and lower edges. It originates from northwestern China, from the late Qing dynasty. At 220 cm long and 65 cm high, it sits between a low chest and a storage bench.
In rural houses along the Hexi corridor, low sideboard with carved fronts served as seats and as deposits at the foot of the kang. The 65 cm height makes them suitable both for sitting and for resting trays and household items. The double function — bench and storage chest — is real and observable in the regional typology.
The body is built in solid fir. The front is divided into five recessed square panels with vegetal carvings inside (rosettes and stylised foliate forms). Above and below the panels run carved borders of interlaced leaves. The sides show a plain panel with a perimeter frame. The construction is traditional Chinese mortise-and-tenon, without metal fasteners. The top is a continuous board.
The carving was made with firm and regular gouge strokes. The patina keeps the blond tone of aged fir, with darkening in the hollows of the relief that brings out the design. The top surface shows natural use marks: small longitudinal cracks and polished areas from handling. The whole has been well preserved.
Given its low height and generous length, this bench-chest plays a clear role in contemporary interiors. It serves as a bench at the foot of a bed, as a low console in a living room or as a support in a large hallway. It fits wabi-sabi, contemporary rustic and Asian and Central-Asian inspired projects.
Details
Ref.: AM34036
Dimensions: Length 220 cm – Width 45 cm – Height 65 cm
Style: Qing Dynasty
Materials and techniques: Solid fir; traditional Chinese mortise-and-tenon joinery; flat carving with floral motifs and continuous borders; aged natural finish.
Place of origin: China
Period: Late Qing dynasty / Early Republic
Date of manufacture: Circa 1930
Condition: Good. Carving very well preserved, natural blond patina and soft signs of age. Wear consistent with age and use.
This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
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Additional details:
- Brand: AMARU
- Style: Qing Dynasty
- Material: Fir wood
- Colour: Blond
- Period: Late Qing dynasty / Early Republic
Specifications
ConditionVery goodHeight220 cmWidth45 cmDepth65 cm
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ProfessionalGelida (Barcelona), SpainOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales