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These large wooden containers were once used in China to transport rice and grain from the market. The hardware is original and varies from piece t...
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These large wooden containers were once used in China to transport rice and grain from the market. The hardware is original and varies from piece t...
View full detailsMade from extra thick, 9mm heavy glass, this striking vase looks modern but the shape is actually in a classic style, with a wide opening for displ...
View full detailsZhejiang, circa 1920 This round wooden box with a bamboo handle is from Ningbo in Zhejiang province and would have been used for carrying food. The...
View full detailsThis little three legged stool is a classic Chinese design, given a fresh take with a distressed blue lacquer. Great for occasional seating or as a...
View full detailsCrafted in the city of Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province, this unusual lidded barrel would once have been used to store valuable green ...
View full detailsRustic Bedside Cabinet, Blue and Black
These Individually made distressed cabinets are perfect next to a sofa or placed as a pair at either side of a bed. This cute little side cabinet h...
View full detailsThese lovely, simply shaped horses are carved from stone and make great little ornaments.
These natural wooden bowls are hand carved from sustainable teak tree roots. The chunky wood has a lovely, rustic look sanded to a smooth finish on...
View full detailsOur range of Melt scented diffusers uses the same blends of essential oils that go into making the candles. The reeds diffuse the scent from the oi...
View full detailsSet of Peony Resin T-Light Holders
This set of three T-light holders is made in Guilin province, southern China, from red resin. Each one is beautifully carved with a design of peony...
View full detailsSet of Six Antique Lattice Door Panels
Yunnan, circa 1870 This wonderful set of carved panels originates from the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. Made from pine, the main top sectio...
View full detailsSet of Six Tall Lattice Panels
Shanxi, circa 1900 This set of six lattice panels would once have formed a dividing wall inside a home in China's Shanxi province. Each panel is ov...
View full detailsSet of Three White Stone Vases
Sold as a set of three, these simply styled vases each taper up to a narrow neck. In a white glaze, they still have traces of the red wax Chinese e...
View full detailsThese traditional carved panels are based on ancient carvings produced by the Toraja people - an ethnic group indigenous to the mountainous region ...
View full detailsTibet, circa 1900 These old, shallow bowls are made from willow and are from the border of Qinghai province and Tibet. They would have been used fo...
View full detailsJiangsu, circa 1920 These small, shallow boxes were possibly once used to store writing equipment such as calligraphy brushes, ink sticks and chops...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this round box would once have been much brighter, but have darkened and faded over the years. Or...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1950 These old jars date from the mid 20th century and would have been used originally to store oil. In a dark stone and with a han...
View full detailsA beautiful reproduction ginger jar in blue and white colour with vine leaves and pomegranate decoration, this piece matches our Shi Liu lamp.
These lovely rectangular hurricane lanterns are made from a black metal frame and glass panels. Ideal to house any size candle to light a space bot...
View full detailsSilk 'S' Shaped Floor Lamp, Cream
An elegant, unusual floor lamp with lovely curves. The shade is in cream silk and the lamp takes three screw in 60W bulbs.
Silk 'S' Shaped Floor Lamp, Orange
This stunning floor lamp is made with a silk shade forming an 'S' shape. Three bulb fittings inside take 60W screw in bulbs.
Silk Embroidery - 'Bird and Flowers'
These hand stitched silk embroideries show simple designs of flowers, with a bird perched on a stem and a pink butterfly hovering above. They are b...
View full detailsSilk Embroidery - 'Butterflies and Flowers'
These hand stitched silk embroideries show simple designs of flowers, with a pair of pink butterflies fluttering above. They are finely worked and ...
View full detailsSilk Embroidery - 'Butterfly in Flowers'
This handcrafted silk embroidery from China showcases intricate floral patterns, featuring a central pink peony to symbolise high rank and status, ...
View full detailsSilk Embroidery - 'Butterfly in Orange Flowers'
This hand stitched silk embroidery shows bold designs of flowers, with a pair of fluttering butterflies shown amongst bright peonies - symbols for ...
View full detailsSilk Lotus Lamp with Wooden Base
The smaller version of our lotus lamps, these also have a round wooden base and silk shade, available in a choice of either lime green, orange, cre...
View full detailsThese lovely photo albums are available in the same four bright silk colours as our jewellery boxes and notebooks, with double happiness and fish d...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This simple little stool is in elm wood, with a lovely grain particularly on the seat. The straight legs end without decorative ...
View full detailsThis cute vase has a glazed finish. It is decorated with red and blue plum blossom branches on an ivory colour background.
These smaller versions of our stone discs make lovely, unusual ornaments. They are known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese and are made from ja...
View full detailsThese little horses make lovely ornaments, either individually or as a pair. Cast in bronze with a verdigris finish, they are posed with a front fo...
View full detailsSmall Butterfly Cabinet, Black Lacquer
Finished here in black lacquer, these pretty little bedside cabinets are decorated with gold leaf and painted by hand. The colourful butterflies on...
View full detailsSmall Butterfly Cabinet, Cream Lacquer
This cream lacquer cabinet is beautifully made with traditional wooden peg hinges and a single drawer at the top. These pretty little bedside cabin...
View full detailsSmall Butterfly Cabinet, Red Lacquer
The colourful butterflies on the doors of our red lacquer cabinet are framed on the outside with flowers in gold, red and green. The butterfly is a...
View full detailsThese little brushes are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for calligraphy. They can be used for painting and calligraphy today an...
View full detailsSmall Carved Antique Decorative Panel
Shanghai, circa 1860 This little carved wooden panel would have been one of a set used as internal dividers or window panels in a Chinese home. It ...
View full detailsSmall Carved Stone Buddha Head
These little buddha heads are carved from stone by hand so each one is in some unique. With the serene expression of the Buddha, they make great l...
View full detailsThese ceramic horses are replicas of those made during China's Tang Dynasty. Along with figurines of camels, servants, and civil officials, pottery...
View full detailsSmall Chinese Cabinet, Warm Elm
This warm elm end cabinet is based on the solid framed, simply styled pieces that were commonly used in northern China for centuries. Ours are slig...
View full detailsSmall Decorative Mirror with Antique Carved Panels
Zheijiang, circa 1880 This unusual portrait mirror has been created using what would once have formed part of a Chinese marriage bed from Zhejiang...
View full detailsThis small lamp in white decorated with blue dragons chasing a flaming pearl matches the storage jar in this range. Mounted on a hardwood stand and...
View full detailsSmall Green Ceramic Bottle Vase
Similar to storage jars traditionally used throughout China, these little vases are in a crackled green glaze. Included are the red wax seals that ...
View full detailsThese cute little jars are one style in a set of ceramic pots and vases in a crackled green glaze. They are newly made but based on old, vintage ja...
View full detailsThese little jugs are newly made but based on vintage oil and wine jars used throughout China. In a lovely, crackled green glaze, they are part of ...
View full detailsSmall Herbalist Chest, Black Lacquer
This little black lacquer chest is a modern take on the old apothecary chest, smaller in size but with drawers made larger so that they are ideally...
View full detailsSmall Herbalist Chest, Light Elm
Made from solid wood, our light elm herbalist chest has drawers that are all made with dovetail joints and a simple brass ring pull on the front. C...
View full detailsSmall Herbalist Chest, Warm Elm
Chinese herbalists used chests containing dozens of small drawers to hold their medicines for hundreds of years. This little warm elm chest is a mo...
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