{"product_id":"antik-fransk-baenk","title":"Antique Chinese bench in patinated wood – Shanxi, c. 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA characterful antique Chinese bench with beautiful patina and a very special handmade expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese bench from Shanxi, dating to around 1920, is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. The long, low shape combined with the warm, patinated wood gives the bench a calm and sculptural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative details in the construction, the visible joinery, and the lively wood surface tell the story of a piece of furniture that has lived a long life. The bench serves both as practical seating and as a decorative piece in the hallway, at the foot of the bed, or as a characterful element in the living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected with a focus on authentic materials, natural patina, and furniture with a history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; context — read more ▾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShanxi in Northern China has a long tradition of handmade wooden furniture, often executed in robust constructions with a focus on function and durability. This bench is dated to around 1920 and clearly bears the marks of its age and previous life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe characteristic construction and decorative carvings give the bench a distinct regional and handmade expression. The variations in the wood and the many traces of time are an essential part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the designer — read more ▾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe designer and original workshop are unknown. The bench was crafted using traditional Chinese techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely this anonymous, handmade origin that gives the piece its authentic character and makes it a unique vintage find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Antique Chinese bench\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Unknown – traditional Chinese craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Elm wood\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Shanxi, China\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Circa 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 48 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: approx. 129 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: approx. 30 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeat depth: approx. 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bench presents with a beautiful, authentic patina and clear signs of age and previous use. Variations in the wood, marks, joints, and minor irregularities are a natural part of the furniture's history and contribute to its lively and characterful expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NITUSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58720321306955,"sku":null,"price":568.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3055\/0347\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_303b21ae-5288-4f32-96e6-f1f5ced9918d_4c9ff822-99ac-48d2-b7b4-11432c29b560.png?v=1791298197","url":"https:\/\/nitush.com\/products\/antik-fransk-baenk","provider":"NITUSH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}