Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Kang Tables This 19th century elm farmhouse

This 19th century elm farmhouse coffee table from Henan province is a beautifully simple and characterful piece of traditional Chinese country furniture

deep patina

This iron-bound chest is from Gujarat and dates to the 18th century

There are some traces of the original paint on the top

it makes a wonderfully versatile decorative object—ideal for storing logs

Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Kang Tables This 19th century elm farmhouseThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. The door panels exhibit various social scenes framed in a deep blue border, and the drawers have various delicate paintwork inspired by nature. The frame of the sideboard is a vibrant red which has worn away in places, leaving a pleasing 'distressed' look. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets