Pillow Box boxes-bowls-and-baskets It is made from elm

It is made from elm and the attractive grain of the wood is clearly visible through the now worn black lacquer finish

The natural finish shows off the deep grain on the reclaimed elm which matches the rest of the furniture in this range

as well as a slightly curved seat with a rattan inlay

This beautifully simple low table in warm elm is based on the 'lute tables' used by the Chinese when seated on the floor to play musical instruments

They still have the original large wooden 'spokes' and hardware and today make unusual planters or side tables

Pillow Box boxes-bowls-and-baskets It is made from elmPillow boxes like these were commonly used in China during the Qing dynasty to deter would be thieves. The owner would place valuables inside the box and rest his head on the concave lid. Many of these boxes were made of plain wood with no decoration, but more wealthy merchants would use boxes covered in leather and decorated with fine designs. Our boxes are covered with leatheroid, hand painted in gold with classic designs such as the dragon and