Shanxi Painted Chinese Cabinet, Black Lacquer spo-enabled dark brown glaze and most

dark brown glaze and most still have the red wax export seal that is stamped before they can leave China

but the paintings on the lids and fronts are of peony flowers - a symbol of high rank and status in China

This beautiful black lacquer bed is available in a range of sizes from single to emperor and is made from solid elm wood

while the spandrels at the corners of the top rail and side posts are also finely carved

These attractive lacquered wooden baskets are a great way for storing kindling wood

Shanxi Painted Chinese Cabinet, Black Lacquer spo-enabled dark brown glaze and mostOur black lacquer painted Chinese cabinets are reproductions of the wonderful furniture that was produced in Shanxi province in north central China for centuries. Cabinets were usually finished in red or black lacquer, often gilded and usually painted with landscapes, family valuables or, as in our version, scenes of children at play. These cabinets are decorated by hand with gold leaf before being painted so each one is in some way unique. Use one as