Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Birdcage With three drawers above the

With three drawers above the doors

This smaller sized painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed

The two front feet are also beautifully carved

The Chinese used decorative screens - either lacquered and painted or carved - from early on as a means of providing privacy

Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Birdcage With three drawers above theThe butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially of happiness in a marriage. Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabinets and other furniture such as the wedding chests that would form part of a bride's dowry. The butterfly shaped handles on these lovely little warm elm bedside drawers are therefore a nice detail, and match the handles on our large tapered cabinet. The overall design of the chest, with its slightly tapered