Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Famille-Rose Porcelain this shelving unit is both

this shelving unit is both durable and spacious with four long shelves and two bottom compartments hidden behind hinged doors

This very pretty Octagonal Box is from Rajasthan Circa 100 Yrs Old

The incredibly vibrant reds and salmon tones of Tibetan coral makes it highly valued both in The West and Tibet

created from natural lacquer derived from the Rhus verniciflua tree

Further Reading: See The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman

Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Famille-Rose Porcelain this shelving unit is bothThese sideboards come from the Chinese capital Peking (Beijing) & surrounding areas in North China. The simple design originated during the Ming dynasty. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century. These Chinese sideboards were used for storage & also as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship and were usually made from elm, oak or catalpa and occasionally in camphorwood. The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in