Painted Red and Black Antique Sideboard A5 The repeated roundels along the

The repeated roundels along the lower apron symbolise wholeness and protection

protruding armrests that are distinctive of this design

The chair's fluid curves and classical design will bring a touch of sophistication to a modern setting

with a dragon inside a 'ruyi' (a symbol of prosperity) above

Painted Red and Black Antique Sideboard A5 The repeated roundels along theGansu, circa 1890 The contrasting colours of black, red and cream used here are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, which were produced from pine or poplar in the northwestern Chinese provinces of Gansu and Inner Mongolia and used to store rice or grain. This one is in poplar, made with thick, robust frames designed to withstand the harsh climate. Originally the interior would have been accessed by removing loose half boards in the