Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron Batik and are each strung with

and are each strung with a colourful

Also available in red lacquer or cream lacquer

is reminiscent of the Chinese tea tables that would be positioned between a pair of chairs for serving tea or other refreshment

In some cases these would house dozens of drawers

Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron Batik and are each strung withShanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful daybed would be ideal today as a very large coffee table or against a wall piled high with cushions. It has an ornately carved apron on each side and 'sword' legs supported by double stretchers. The colour and finish are original, worn on the top surface to the richly grained elm wood beneath.