Ming Carved Bed, Black Lacquer Bed used by the scholarly classes

used by the scholarly classes in Beijing

With two removable shelves inside

The table has the 'horse hoof' feet and 'waisted' top that are typical of Chinese tables

as well as the outer frame

including the tapered profile and the diamond shaped pegs that help secure the legs and stretchers

Ming Carved Bed, Black Lacquer Bed used by the scholarly classesThis beautiful black lacquer bed is available in a range of sizes from single to emperor and is made from solid elm wood. The bed comes in four sections together with wooden slats, and is easily fitted together. The lattice work on the headboard is made using individual pieces of word that are joined with mortise and tenon. The design dates back to the Ming dynasty China and can also be seen on our carved Ming screen. Lattice panels like this were