Square Daybed Table, Warm Elm Chest of Drawers As is typical on Chinese

As is typical on Chinese chairs the backrest has some lovely carved decoration

The four full width drawers in our black lacquer oriental chest are mounted on wooden runners to give an easy action when they are opened and closed

Typically stacked in twos or threes in bedrooms or placed on top of cabinets to store winter clothes or bedding

this warm elm piece is a reproduction of desks that were common in China during the later Qing dynasty

Our light elm version shows off the beautiful wood grain

Square Daybed Table, Warm Elm Chest of Drawers As is typical on ChineseThis square shaped warm elm coffee table is based on original Chinese daybeds, but reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting. Daybeds were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sleeping on at night. They were often made with solid wooden frames but with either rattan or woven top panels to add comfort. Our smaller, square version has a rattan top panel, smoothed and