Horseshoe Armchair, Black Lacquer h100 In Chinese homes wooden trunks

In Chinese homes wooden trunks and chests were extremely common and used for all kinds of storage

This cute little side cabinet has a useful drawer above the two doors

This beautiful red lacquer wedding cabinet is made from solid poplar wood

Again it is a modern design - the Chinese did not use chests of drawers as we did in the west until quite recently - but the classic frame and panel joinery and circular brass handles are typical of traditional Chinese furniture

Based on the old grain cabinets of Qinghai province in western China

Horseshoe Armchair, Black Lacquer h100 In Chinese homes wooden trunksFinished in our black lacquer, this horseshoe armchair takes its design from those of the Ming dynasty used as symbols of status. Originally used at court and by high ranking officials, they were also known in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi). However they later became more popular in Chinese culture, although still reserved for the most important visitors or family members. Recognisably one of the most characteristic of Chinese designs,