Ornate Carved Elm Armchair antique-side This particular black lacquer table

This particular black lacquer table is larger than the original kang tables to make it more practical as a contemporary coffee table

Made from extra thick

with a single circular long life symbol set near the top in carved relief

which contains a single removable shelf

each one is very slightly different and their robes are painted in muted greens

Ornate Carved Elm Armchair antique-side This particular black lacquer tableZhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and originally one of a pair. It features some wonderfully detailed carvings on the backrest, apron and spandrels, all picked out in darker colours that contrast with the paler, golden finish of the seat, arms and legs. The main carving on the backrest is in deep relief, showing two figures possibly farm workers. A