Lacquer

Tibet, circa 1900 Sourced from Tibet near the border with Qinghai province, these lovely old bowls date from the beginning of the 20th century. The...

Although smaller than our other 'Contemporary Asian' wardrobe, this piece still has the same attractive tapered profile and panelled doors. The int...

These round wooden buckets are great as magazine holders. Originally made for collecting grapes for wine making, they have been repaired and refini...

This style of chair appeared slightly later in China's history than the 'Yoke-Back' or 'Official's Hat' chair. The main development was that the to...

Daybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sle...

This light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese...

Unlike in other Asian countries, where people continued to sit on the floor centuries later, the Chinese quickly developed higher level seating and...

Stools and higher level seating were in use throughout China from as early as the Tang dynasty over a thousand years ago, unlike in other Asian cou...

Our warm elm version is a faithful reproduction of the classic design, and has a rattan top set within the seat. It works well for occasional seati...

With a modern cream lacquer finish this smaller, cube shaped blanket chest has brass handles and circular lock plate on the front giving the trunk ...

Our red lacquer, cube shaped blanket chest is great for storing towels in a bathroom, as a side table next to a sofa or as a bedside table. Like ou...

Zhejiang, circa 1920 This small box is in beech wood, finished in a dark lacquer stain. It would have been used to store personal belongings and ha...

This tall chest with its tapered frames and side panelling provides elegant bedroom storage with a hint of oriental style. The five drawers, each w...

Like our very popular square trunk this light elm, taller, narrower version makes a great lamp table or vase stand, It's also great for linen or la...

This warm elm, taller, narrower version of our very popular square trunk makes a great lamp table or vase stand. Like all of our blanket boxes, it ...

Cabinets like our black lacquer version were sometimes known as 'Scholars' Cabinets' as they were often used to store the books, papers or writing ...

With two removable shelves inside, our modern day light elm version is a great size to hold a stereo unit, or even in a bathroom for toiletries. Th...

This classic Chinese cabinet is finished in a lovely warm elm colour. The tapering 'A-frame' profile of this wardrobe gives a wonderful sense of fl...

Shandong, circa 1920 This sleek, teal blue lacquered cabinet is in a classic Chinese 'round cornered' style. The ingenious A-frame design includes ...

This particular black lacquer table is larger than the original kang tables to make it more practical as a contemporary coffee table, but the simpl...

The Chinese did not use coffee tables in the sense that we know them but in colder parts of the country they would use low level tables placed on t...

A wider, lower version of our Two Drawer Coffee Table, this elegant, stylish looking table has three useful drawers, each with a simple brass handl...

This narrow console table features an elegant and sleek design, with a black lacquer finish. Its three drawers are adorned with brass ring handles ...

Crafted from solid elm wood with, this simple console table boasts a refined, pure design in a rich finish that shows off the beautiful grain of th...

Jiangsu, circa 1850 This hardwood carving was once part of a Chinese marriage bed, which would have boasted many similar carved panels around its f...

With two central doors and drawers either side, this beautiful console table in solid elm wood harks back to the traditional Chinese 'ladies cabine...

This solid elm wood coffee table shows the simple style that is prevalent in most Asian furniture. The tapered profile and extended top surface add...

Each drawer of our black lacquer small filing cabinet includes metal poles to fit standard A4 suspension files, it is made in solid poplar wood and...

Adding a touch of oriental style to a home office, this small light coloured filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style...

This small warm colour filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style as the larger version but with two drawers instead of...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 Made from varnished beech in the early twentieth century, these simple chop-stick sets are held in a charming box with a cantil...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This decorative box has a rich history, originally intended as a gift box for special occasions such as weddings or birthdays. I...

These old round buckets were made for collecting grapes for wine making and have been restored with a distressed cream finish. The supporting metal...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This unusual chair is from Jiangsu province in eastern China, produced towards the end of the nineteenth century. It is in an u...

Finished in our black lacquer, this lovely wall mirror has bevelled glass and frame in solid elm wood. They include fittings on the back of the fra...

Southern China, circa 1900 Originally used for carrying water, these wooden buckets come from southern China. Today they make great baskets next to...