Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm not-google where they would be placed

where they would be placed on the 'kang' - a heated platform of brick or earth that formed the main living area

This cute little side cabinet has a useful drawer above the two doors

This little black lacquer chest is a modern take on the old apothecary chest

These ceramic tea jars are reproductions

Unlike in other Asian countries

Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm not-google where they would be placedThe light finish on this version of our horseshoe armchair, accentuates the grain of the elm wood and complexity of the build, as all the different joins can be seen. Known also in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi), they were used initially by high ranking officials at court and were symbols of great status in Ming dynasty China. They later became more common but were still reserved for the most important visitors and members of a household.