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How hard is Chinese elm?
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Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Table
Located in San Marino, CA
solid elmwood tabletop and plum feet. The table is originally from Shanxi, China.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Elm Chinese Console Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C elm Chinese console table. 1890.
Reference: 8482
Dimensions
71.5 inches (182 cms
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in San Marino, CA
One of a pair of newly made elm tables, re-imagined from salvaged pieces of an antique bed. Could
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
$4,800
Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted patinated elm coffee table. Made in China circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
$5,200
19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese elm side table, the rectangular top above a single drawer with carved
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Side Tables
Materials
Elm
$1,173 Sale Price
32% Off
Reclaimed Chinese Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm