Black Shanxi Painted Armoire summer-vibes The space behind the lower

The space behind the lower panels could only have been accessed by removing these

The doors are mounted straight into the cabinet frame and a brass handle and door hardware are the only decorative features

The frame on the one shown here is finished black lacquer

This lovely pine storage chest is from Qinghai province in northwest China

Black Shanxi Painted Armoire summer-vibes The space behind the lowerShanxi, circa 1880 This striking cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, originates from Shanxi in northern China and is finished in a deep black lacquer that has aged beautifully over time. The doors are finely decorated with landscape scenes in gold, red and green, delicately painted to show pavilions, trees, and distant mountains. The design evokes the serene beauty of traditional Chinese garden settings, where architecture and nature exist in