Wood

Zhejiang, circa 1920 This beech wood box was originally used to store small personal items in the home or when travelling. Crafted in Zhejiang, eas...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 These charming wooden boxes were produced in Jiangsu province in eastern China, near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. Each on...

These wonderful coconut shells are worked by hand to show beautiful floral designs in open carving. They are polished to a smooth finish and make l...

Each one of these beautiful ornaments is created by hand from a coconut shell. The intricate open carvings show various leaf and scrolling designs....

Hebei, circa 1900 Originating in Hebei province in eastern China, the carved section of this mirror once acted as a decorative door lintel and date...

Once used for holding and measuring rice or grain, these characterful wooden containers still have the old ironware on the handle and edges. The re...

Henan, circa 1920 This attractive little cupboard was produced in Henan province in eastern China from beech wood, with bone inlay used to add the...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 The frame of this lovely mirror was once an internal window panel in a Chinese home in Jiangsu province and dates back to the l...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This exquisite nineteenth century wooden barrel from is from the city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province and is a rare find, pa...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This elegant, domed chest made from beech wood was made in Jiangsu province in eastern China in the late nineteenth century. I...

Shaanxi, circa 1880 This is a lovely example of the heavily carved coffers and tables produced in the central province of Shaanxi. The chest would ...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This round wooden container is from Zhejiang province in south east China. Made from beech, it would have been used originally...

Ideal as a large fruit bowl, for snacks or perhaps for toiletries in a bathroom, these large round containers have been restored and refinished in ...

These deep wooden trays been restored with a dark wood stain and varnish. Great for keys or for tidying other knick knacks. Available in two sizes,...

Made by hollowing out and shaping a large palm tree trunk these pots can be used both indoors and outdoors as plant pots or just for decoration. No...

These old, large rectangular baskets have been restored and finished in a rich brown lacquer. They are ideal for holding magazines, flowers or toil...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 These handcrafted wooden boxes are from Jiangsu province, produced near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. They open up to reve...

Perfect as large salad or fruit bowls, these old, chunky wooden bowls would have been used in China originally for serving food or possibly for kne...

Tibet, circa 1880 These large, deep wooden bowls were sourced from Tibet near the border with Qinghai province and are made from willow. Used origi...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 Crafted in Jiangsu province, between the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou, these foldable wooden boxes incorporate a reflective mi...

These lovely little circular stands are ideal for displaying small trinkets or figurines. Made from Ji-Chi (chicken-wing wood), with its wonderful ...

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...

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...

These wonderful circular wooden trays are handcarved and are decorated in traditional Indonesian geometric patterns. As each piece is unique the de...

Zhejiang, circa 1880 Rounded wooden containers like this one were used to carry cooked foods. The inside sections would have held rice, meat and ve...

Zhejiang, circa 1880 This lovely wooden basket is from the southern Chinese province of Zhejiang. It is made from pine, with a decorative carved ha...

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...

Zhejiang, 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...

Crafted in the city of Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province, this unusual lidded barrel would once have been used to store valuable green ...

Tibet, 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...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 These small, shallow boxes were possibly once used to store writing equipment such as calligraphy brushes, ink sticks and chops...

Shandong, 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...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This rare nineteenth century piece was handcrafted in Zhejiang province as a tabletop altar for ancestor worship. It features...

Anhui, circa 1920 Once used to hold personal effects or clothing, this wooden box is in beech and comes from Anhui province in Eastern China. The b...

Zheijiang, circa 1880 This unusual portrait mirror has been created using what would once have formed part of a Chinese marriage bed from Zhejiang...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These little wooden receptacles were once used as rice measures in China. Today they make useful little bowls on a console for k...

These old wooden containers were originally used in China for measuring and carrying rice. They have been restored and refinished, but each one sti...

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...

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

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...

These old wooden containers have been restored with a new varnish, but still have the old metalware and other features, including painted Chinese c...

These shallow, square shaped wooden containers have a lovely pattern in the wood. With a curved handle, they were used for carrying food produce in...

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...

Great for serving drinks and nibbles or as tea trays, these old wooden trays are from the mid twentieth century and are still in their original fin...

Zhejiang, circa 1900 This striking mirror features an antique lintel frame in its upper section, originally from a home in Hebei province in the n...

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

Shanxi, circa 1900 This charming little storage box is made from willow, the curved handle made by steaming the wood to a pliable state. Traces of ...

Beijing, circa 1940 Once used by company employees, these old abacuses are from Beijing and and date from the mid twentieth century. Many of them i...