Country Two Drawer Table, Chocolate Jar wooden trunks and chests were

wooden trunks and chests were extremely common and were often stacked in twos or threes in bedrooms or placed on top of cabinets to store winter clothes or bedding

more understated designs like this were popular during the Ming dynasty

Note that sizes and styles vary slightly

This modern day warm elm version has larger drawers than would the originals

they were used initially by high ranking officials at court and were symbols of great status in Ming dynasty China

Country Two Drawer Table, Chocolate Jar wooden trunks and chests wereThe 'horse hoof' shaped feet and waisted table top of our chocolate colour coffee table are a typical trait of most Chinese tables from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The table is based on the simple wooden daybeds that were used throughout China for reclining during the day and for sleeping on at night. The addition of two shallow drawers gives a more modern practicality useful for holding magazines or remote controls.