Provincial Carriage Step

Crafted at the turn of the century, this petite bench from China's Hebei province is simply designed with clean lines and little decoration. Given its short stature and narrow frame, this bench was likely intended not as seating, but as a low step into one's carriage. Left unfinished to celebrate the color and texture of northern elmwood, the narrow step is the perfect way to bring a touch of history into the modern home.