Low Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Mongolia 5 x 1 x 38

5 x 1 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

This style of leisurely platform life and mat culture became customary and use of the kang table spread to use on couch beds during the Qing dynasty

The doors are 19th century Rajasthani window shutters and the frame is constructed from mango wood

or as dramatic wall art

and sangha represent the body

Low Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Mongolia 5 x 1 x 38This characterful 19th century elm saddle stool is crafted from a substantial slab of solid elm, hand shaped into a gently curved saddle seat using traditional carpentry techniques. The thick, sculpted top sits on four sturdy legs joined by stretchers, creating a piece that is both practical and enduring. The simplicity of its construction highlights the beauty of the timber itself visible grain, natural undulations, and a time softened patina