Distressed Blue Storage Chest Silk large fruit bowls or centrepiece

large fruit bowls or centrepiece to a dining table

named after the shape of the toprails

These ones are beautifully made with traditional wooden peg hinges and a single drawer at the top

The cabinet would have been produced as part of a wedding dowry

Distressed Blue Storage Chest Silk large fruit bowls or centrepieceGansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixed panel, providing a 'hidden' section below the middle drawer. The extra deep drawer adds practicality and makes this perfect for storage in a bedroom or living room. Made from poplar wood, the chest has a highly distressed blue and cream lacquer finish, worn to show the more natural wood in places. Each