Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Birdcage This smaller sized painted cabinet

This smaller sized painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed

With three drawers above the doors

with a removable shelf on each side

The two front feet are also beautifully carved

Each set within a moulded red lacquer frame

Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Birdcage This smaller sized painted cabinetThe butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially of happiness in a marriage. Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabinets and other furniture such as the wedding chests that would form part of a bride's dowry. The butterfly shaped handles on these lovely little warm elm bedside drawers are therefore a nice detail, and match the handles on our large tapered cabinet. The overall design of the chest, with its slightly tapered