Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Famille-Rose Porcelain created from natural lacquer derived

created from natural lacquer derived from the Rhus verniciflua tree

intricately detailed arches and vibrant floral border

15 x 15 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

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

Weight: 28

Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Famille-Rose Porcelain created from natural lacquer derivedThese 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