Curved Console Table, Chocolate buddhas hand cut dovetail joints

hand cut dovetail joints

protruding armrests that are distinctive of this design

thick framed construction of the cabinet is softened by the delicately carved spandrels at each side

Once used to carry food

The three shallow drawers of this light elm chest are made with dovetail joints

Curved Console Table, Chocolate buddhas hand cut dovetail jointsThis beautifully proportioned, large console table looks contemporary but is influenced by many of the simpler Chinese altar tables that were used as the stage for offerings to ancestors. Made in the same style as the rustic elm version but from solid poplar and with a rich chocolate brown finish. The beautiful graining in the wood is still visible throughout the piece. The table ends themselves are each worked into a subtle 'S' shape that gives a