Ladies Cabinet, Warm Elm d80 rich dark lacquer finish

rich dark lacquer finish

This light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese daybeds

while the top is set with a rattan panel to provide a hard wearing surface

eyes closed and hands clasped in prayer

Ladies Cabinet, Warm Elm d80 rich dark lacquer finishPopular during the Qing dynasty, narrow tables like this warm version with drawers and doors were normally used in a lady's sleeping quarters as a dressing table, and hence were known as 'ladies' cabinets'. The central doors and the drawers at either side provide plenty of space for holding cosmetics or jewellery, while the top is set with a rattan panel to provide a hard wearing surface. The narrow legs end in classic Chinese 'horse hoof' feet, while