Three Drawer Kang Table, Black Lacquer Screen which are fitted with our

which are fitted with our brass drop handles

large cabinets or armoires like this were presented as part of a bride's wedding dowry

simply styled pieces that were commonly used in northern China for centuries

as well as three removable shelves for use as a more general purpose storage cupboard

Three Drawer Kang Table, Black Lacquer Screen which are fitted with ourThis particular black lacquer table is larger than the original kang tables to make it more practical as a contemporary coffee table, but the simple frame and panel construction is very much in keeping with early Chinese designs. The three drawers are ideal for tidying away magazines or DVDs and open in both directions for easy access. The Chinese did not use coffee tables in the sense that we know them but in colder parts of the country they would