Antique Chinese Medicine Chest Bench The butterfly is a symbol

The butterfly is a symbol of happiness in a marriage for the Chinese and as such is often seen on painted Chinese cabinets and chests that were made to be given as part of a wedding settlement

This beautiful red lacquer wedding cabinet is made from solid poplar wood

this smaller

Three drawers at the top provide extra storage and make this piece ideal as a modern day dining room sideboard

with a desk or as occasional seating

Antique Chinese Medicine Chest Bench The butterfly is a symbolShanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or more likely by a Chinese apothecary, it would have held the various herbs and remedies used in Chinese medicine. The forty two small drawers are each divided into four sections by internal dividers, with each section used to hold a specific item. The front of each drawer is labelled to show the original