Pair of Shandong Elm Stools l180 for organising keys and odds

for organising keys and odds and ends or just as nice

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

These old wooden cart wheels have been mounted on metal stands to give them a new lease of life as unusual table ornaments

and of servants and civil officials

This elegant lidded jar depicts multicoloured butterflies amongst blossom branches

Pair of Shandong Elm Stools l180 for organising keys and oddsShandong, 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