Carved Shandong Storage Coffer candle-diffuser this beautiful black lacquer sideboard

this beautiful black lacquer sideboard has an outer frame that is painted with flowers in gold

These ones are beautifully made with traditional wooden peg hinges and a single drawer at the top

country style

With the once bright colours now softened over the years

the stips rounded and secured together with the help of two metal bands

Carved Shandong Storage Coffer candle-diffuser this beautiful black lacquer sideboardShandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed furniture that was produced in the region. Wide legs fit directly into an overhanging top surface, with decorative carved spandrels tapering down towards the feet and a similarly decorative apron. The spandrels give a sense of fluidity and movement, adding elegance to a fairly functional item. Originally the