Grey Lacquer Coat Stand finish-painted pronounce grain of the elm

pronounce grain of the elm wood is again prominent in this beautiful sideboard

with is lovely grain

circular piece is in camphor - a hard wood that is ideal for carving

where they were used to decorate the palaces of the Maharajas

large console table looks contemporary but is influenced by many of the simpler Chinese altar tables that were used as the stage for offerings to ancestors

Grey Lacquer Coat Stand finish-painted pronounce grain of the elmBeijing, circa 1950 This old coat stand dates from the mid 20th century, when it was made in Beijing. It has been repaired and refinished in a shiny grey lacquer. The tapered design, with rounded poles, has some nice decorative elements, including turned supports at each set of pegs.