4 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Kiri Wood It is coated in a

It is coated in a clear matte finish to protect against splashes and spills

The vibrant red lacquer which is made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree

featuring intricate floral motifs and stylised birds stitched in rich

This elegant 19th century Tianjin sideboard is a refined example of northern Chinese furniture

4 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Kiri Wood It is coated in aThis very elegant Elm Console Table from Shanxi Province has four very useful drawers Ideal for a narrow hallway or in a dining area. Also known as Altar Tables they were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. From