Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables colour-brass The outer ring and central

The outer ring and central circle symbolise heaven and earth

read clockwise from the top to indicate what was stored in each section from front to back

The legs taper down to elegant 'horse hoof' feet - a traditional feature of many tables produced in China for centuries

This particular suzani was produced around the middle of the 20th century in Uzbekistan

These lovely chairs are in elm wood and originate from Shanxi province in central China

Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables colour-brass The outer ring and centralShanxi, circa 1920 This lovely pair of side tables are from Shanxi province in central China. Each one has been refinished in a distressed greenish cream lacquer, giving an updated look that would suit either period or contemporary homes. Each has a single drawer and low shelf, with legs ending in 'horse hoof' feet. They are ideal today as stands for plants or ornaments. Sold as a pair, the price is for both tables.