Square Daybed Table, Light Elm w100 are decorated by hand with

are decorated by hand with gold leaf and paintings of dancing butterflies

is typical of furniture from the region

with a removable shelf on each side

and was seen throughout China but particularly in furniture from Shandong province on the north east coast

Many of these tables were very plain in style

Square Daybed Table, Light Elm w100 are decorated by hand withThis light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese daybeds. Daybeds were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sleeping on at night. They were often made with solid wooden frames but with either rattan or woven top panels to add comfort. Our smaller, square version has a rattan top panel,