3 Door Painted Shanxi Sideboard - Ca 1920 Occasional Tables These long benches are from

These long benches are from Shanxi province

tiffin boxes were an essential part of daily life

During the middle decades of the 18thC English merchants sought vainly for British products

with some chipping on the bottom edge

with old cracks mended using robust metal staples for a truly distinct appearance and the unmistakable charm of a historic item

3 Door Painted Shanxi Sideboard - Ca 1920 Occasional Tables These long benches are fromThis vintage painted sideboard is from Northern Shanxi province, specifically, the area bordering Mongolia. It dates to the 1920's. It has its original painting and the styles reflect a blend of Shanxi and Mongolian influences. Although some paint has worn with years of constant use, flowers and household objects such as vases and scrolls are still visible on the doors. This piece has been sensitively conserved. A wonderfully carved kickboard runs