Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs finish-glaze Three drawers above the doors

Three drawers above the doors provide additional handy storage space and there is a removable shelf inside

with the larger central panels being a fine example of the intricate geometric patterns often used as decorative features on Chinese screens and panels

placed side by side to provide a large

and would perhaps have been used once to store the possessions of an important member of Chinese society

The colourful butterflies on the doors of our red lacquer cabinet are framed on the outside with flowers in gold

Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs finish-glaze Three drawers above the doorsShanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, made from elm. The turned central posts supporting the arms are a detail rarely seen in Chinese furniture and are in contrast with the plain, curved back rest. The relief carvings on the panel below the seat show a geometrical, scrolling pattern, while the lower apron and spandrels around the four sides of