Red Lacquer Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei - Ca 1920 Material - Elm while the simple turned finials

while the simple turned finials at the top corners add a restrained decorative touch

The top row depicts a husband and wife with Paradise Flycatcher rank badges

simple farmhouse construction

together with the gently rounded legs and stretchers

Red Lacquer Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei - Ca 1920 Material - Elm while the simple turned finialsThis is an original Chinese red 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. Dimensions: 157 x 45. 5 x 93. 5 (wxdxh cms) From China UK Delivery Charge except Highlands