Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes legs and supporting posts are

legs and supporting posts are all squared rather than rounded

The table ends themselves are each worked into a subtle 'S' shape that gives a wonderfully fluid feel to this piece

These old buckets have been restored and refinished in a distressed matt blue on the outside

Made from a base metal and silver plated

is reminiscent of the Chinese tea tables that would be positioned between a pair of chairs for serving tea or other refreshment

Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes legs and supporting posts areQinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnabar lacquer and decorative paintings are typical of that region. Once used to hold books and to show favoured ornaments, it would be at home today as a large bookshelf or display unit. It is in a highly original condition, with the old colour, carving and paintings all intact. Often cabinets like this are cut