4 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Kiri Wood It is coated in a

It is coated in a clear matte finish to protect against splashes and spills

This burgundy lacquer console table is from a Shanxi farmhouse and dates from the 19th century

It spread its culture to the surrounding countries and absorbed and adapted the cultures of surrounding states and peoples

The vibrant red lacquer which is made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree

56 x 19 x 61 (w x d x h cms)

4 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Kiri Wood It is coated in aThis very elegant Elm Console Table from Shanxi Province has four very useful drawers Ideal for a narrow hallway or in a dining area. Also known as Altar Tables they were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. From