Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer bronzes Simple folding stools were seen

Simple folding stools were seen very early on in China's history - the first recorded stools being from the Han dynasty almost two thousand years ago

or in a reception room where space is at a premium

The table has the 'horse hoof' feet and 'waisted' top that are typical of Chinese tables

These natural wooden bowls are hand carved from sustainable teak tree roots

this lovely bed comes in 3 sections (headboard

Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer bronzes Simple folding stools were seenShanxi, circa 1850 This wonderful cabinet in elm oozes character, with the original black lacquer and now faded paintings all still in place. It comes from Shanxi in north central China a region that fared better than most in terms of holding on to antique furniture through the trials and tribulations of China's recent history. The lacquer has a lovely crackled look and is worn around the frame, upper lid and on parts of the doors, to give a wonderful