Lacquer

Shanghai, circa 1880 This unusual long, beech panel was salvaged from the front of a late nineteenth century four-poster marriage bed, on which it ...

Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These lovely old hexagonal shaped wooden trays all differ slightly in terms of the colours and the decorative paintings on the i...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This elegant box was originally used as a gift box, perhaps for a child's birthday. Its contrasting black and red lacquer finish...

Refinished in a distressed, bright red lacquer these ornate buckets could be used for storage or to contain kindling wood. The wonderful symmetrica...

These lovely little boxes are reproductions of old pieces that were given to newlyweds as gift boxes. Finished in a red lacquer and with paintings...

Shanxi, circa 1920 Once presented as a gift box either for newlyweds or at another occasion, this charming little box is in its original red lacque...

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...