Vintage Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard - Early 20thC Stone & Marble Underarm to underarm 35cms length

Underarm to underarm 35cms length 51cms

It has a very nice patina

each piece is unique

These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat They are usually made from elm or red elm

Vintage Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard - Early 20thC Stone & Marble Underarm to underarm 35cms lengthThis is an original lacquered Sideboard From Dongbei (Manchuria) and was made in the 1920's. Dong means East Bei means North the region of their origin. These were used in a similar way to altar tables and usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above. Joss sticks were lit daily & placed on the top, for the well being of the household. From China 156 x 45 x 94 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 80 More delivery options