Lacquer Sideboard From Tianjin - Catalpa - 19thC Coasters and light into a space

and light into a space

Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with traces of original pigment

the elm wood beneath

It is finally polished

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear

Lacquer Sideboard From Tianjin - Catalpa - 19thC Coasters and light into a spaceTianjin sideboards come from the port city of Tianjin & surrounding areas in North China. The simple design originated during the Ming dynasty. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century; they were usually made from elm, oak or catalpa and occasionally in camphorwood. The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in form, but occasionally rectangular. These cabinets were used for storage & also as altar cabinets for family