Carved Oriental Coffee Table, Warm Elm d50 wing-like 'flanges' at each end

wing-like 'flanges' at each end are typical of furniture used throughout China for a religious purpose

Horses were first domesticated in China over 5

with a curved apron above the feet and circular brass handles

Rather than using a more modern hinged lid

while above this is a lotus flower to denote long life and wealth

Carved Oriental Coffee Table, Warm Elm d50 wing-like 'flanges' at each endThis lovely warm colour, solid wood, coffee table is in a contemporary style but still with some classic oriental features, such as the 'horse hoof' shaped feet and circular brass handles. It includes three drawers on either side for useful storage, and an open lattice shelf at the bottom produced from individual pieces of wood and in a traditional Chinese design perfect for magazines and newspapers. The top panel of the table is in rattan, sanded