Carved Chinese Antique Gate Bench

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Antique Chinese Gate Bench (Carved Chinese Antique Gate Bench). A gate bench was specifically crafted and designed to be placed at the entrance to a home, near the gate. This antique Chinese carved bench is an excellent example of a gate bench. This narrow, single plank top, bench features rounded legs splayed in an "A" frame with two stretchers, an apron and spandrels with carved beaded edges and a pillowed surface in the form of ruyi - clouds. The top surface is double tenoned. The original lacquer has oxidized to a reveal a warm dark brown patina.

Price listed is for each bench. Antique Asian Furniture & Furnishings: Carved Chinese Antique Gate Bench from Northern China.

Item Details

Reference #:
RB1002X
Quantity
1
Category
Furniture & Furnishings
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
circa 1800-1850
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
43.50 x 21.00 x 6.25
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Antique / Good
Material
Northern Elm (Yumu)