Large Vintage Painted Sideboard l200 Made from 100% Polyester

Made from 100% Polyester

This style of chair was one of the first to appear in China

The table is made from elm wood - a popular material for furniture making in northern China due to its durability and attractive grain

The cabinet is in excellent condition and is a type that is increasingly rare

showcasing the owner's status and importance

Large Vintage Painted Sideboard l200 Made from 100% PolyesterGansu, circa 1950 Produced in the western Chinese province of Gansu, this large sideboard in pine has been refinished but still shows the original circular paintings on each door. These each depict various flowers in rudimentary designs set against red, yellow and orange backgrounds. The paintings contrast with the surrounding finish in a distressed, pale blue. The cabinet would once have been used for grain or rice storage, accessed through the top.