Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer bronzes this lovely bed comes in

this lovely bed comes in 3 sections (headboard

as well as a third plank shelf that sits over the 'hidden compartment' at the bottom

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

including a blue pigment on the vases

the drawers are made using proper dovetail joints

Antique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer bronzes this lovely bed comes inShanxi, 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