Old Chinese Elm Farmhouse Console Table Scarves 125 x 70 x46 (wxdxh

125 x 70 x46 (wxdxh cms)

The original orange tika marks inside the drawers and lid have been preserved

It is constructed from beautifully patinated teak and retains its original brass and iron fittings and handles

the smell of camphor discouraged moths and other insects making these chests perfect for storage of silks

Mounted on a custom iron stand

Old Chinese Elm Farmhouse Console Table Scarves 125 x 70 x46 (wxdxhAltar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household. This particular piece has a lovely bleached rustic look. It is a fairly modern construction made using old wood and traditional carpentry techniques. The long and narrow construction of altar tables makes them perfect for a corridor.