Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table antique-seat The butterfly shaped handles on

The butterfly shaped handles on these lovely little bedside drawers are therefore a nice detail

These old jars are in a green glaze and were once used in Chinese villages to hold oil or wine

Our mid sized cabinet's proportions make it ideal for a variety of uses

Dimensions shown are approximate and we will be happy to send photos and details of a selection for you to choose from

Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table antique-seat The butterfly shaped handles onShanxi, circa 1870 This large table was produced in Shanxi province, central China, where it would have been used originally as a 'painting table' a work surface for scholarly pursuits such as calligraphy or watercolours. Today its large proportions make it ideally suited as a dining table, with a beautiful patina and character formed over the decades. The table is made from elm wood a popular material for furniture making in northern China due to its