Elm Chest Of Drawers From Gansu - Late 19thC Material - Rosewood The lively mottled red-orange surface

The lively mottled red-orange surface was created through the application of coloured lac on a hand-turned lathe

Date: Circa 1900

or coastal-inspired interiors€”whether mounted on a wall or styled as a statement on a shelf or console

Hand made in India using traditional techniques

toiletries or smaller decorative objects

Elm Chest Of Drawers From Gansu - Late 19thC Material - Rosewood The lively mottled red-orange surfaceThis chest of drawers doubles as a sideboard, is from Gansu and dates from the late 19th century. Made from elm wood originally painted black. Over time, the paint has since begun to wear off, especially on the top leaving this beautifully rustic finish. This cabinet was originally a grain store and the panels at the front would have been purely decorative. The paneling has since been converted into drawers for storage. Can be used behind a sofa or as