Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Red Lacquer antique-eclectic or as a small sideboard

or as a small sideboard

seen here in a warm finish

It has the same 'S' shaped legs forming an hourglass shape at the front and back

or as a side cabinet

Cabinets like our black lacquer version were sometimes known as 'Scholars' Cabinets' as they were often used to store the books

Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Red Lacquer antique-eclectic or as a small sideboardHand decorated our red lacquer oriental cabinets, are individually painted. Designs in gold on the doors and bottom frame show vases, bronzes and other valuable possessions. Typical of an ancient Chinese household a common theme on Chinese cabinets. This smaller sized painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed. The doors are set directly into the cabinet frame with wooden pegs rather than on metal hinges, providing a simple surface for