Wooden Pail Statue This striking dining table again

This striking dining table again features the 'waisted' top and chunky 'horse hoof' shaped feet that are typical of Chinese furniture

The top surface is set with a sanded rattan panel

along with the circular door hardware and brass handles

each with a simple ring handle

Wooden Pail Statue This striking dining table againThese large square sided buckets come from Shanxi province. They are around 80 years old and have been restored to give them a new lease of life. Once used to carry water, they are ideal today as coal buckets, or as newspaper and magazine holders. The dimensions given are approximate as sizes do vary, as do colours.