Three Drawer Scholar's Desk colour-silver Made from beech wood

Made from beech wood

The stylised C-shaped dragons are reproductions of ancient totems made by the Hongshan people

Both the finish and the hardware are original

The frames are in solid reclaimed elm wood

with enamel detail in pink

Three Drawer Scholar's Desk colour-silver Made from beech woodShanxi, circa 1880 This understated table, originally designed as a writing desk in Shanxi province, is perfect for a modern home office with limited space or could be used as a dressing table or console. Crafted from elm wood with its original dark finish, the top surface has developed a rich patina over decades of use, revealing the beautiful natural colour of the wood. Its simple 'zhuo' style, commonly found throughout China, features flush legs