Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table antique-seat These old jars are in

These old jars are in a green glaze and were once used in Chinese villages to hold oil or wine

and come in a silk lined presentation box

along with all the signs of its long life of service

Handcrafted from reclaimed elm wood this black lacquer corner cabinet is a great way to make the best use of space in a room

all picked out in gold

Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table antique-seat These old jars are inShanxi, circa 1870 This large table was produced in Shanxi province, central China, where it would have been used originally as a 'painting table' a work surface for scholarly pursuits such as calligraphy or watercolours. Today its large proportions make it ideally suited as a dining table, with a beautiful patina and character formed over the decades. The table is made from elm wood a popular material for furniture making in northern China due to its