Shanxi Painted Chinese Cabinet, Black Lacquer TV Unit The Chinese did not use

The Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks

These wonderful painted wooden panels are made from fir wood and originate from the border of Gansu province and Tibet

our modern day light elm version is a great size to hold a stereo unit

This lovely warm colour

with books and other personal items stored inside the cupboard section

Shanxi Painted Chinese Cabinet, Black Lacquer TV Unit The Chinese did not useOur black lacquer painted Chinese cabinets are reproductions of the wonderful furniture that was produced in Shanxi province in north central China for centuries. Cabinets were usually finished in red or black lacquer, often gilded and usually painted with landscapes, family valuables or, as in our version, scenes of children at play. These cabinets are decorated by hand with gold leaf before being painted so each one is in some way unique. Use one as