Square Daybed Table, Black Lacquer w70 made using the same traditional

made using the same traditional techniques including dovetailed drawers

Base diam 22cm Height 33cm

The owner would place valuables inside the box and rest his head on the concave lid

It is from Shanxi province and made from elm

simply styled wardrobe in warm elm is a reproduction of the thick framed 'square cornered' cabinets that were commonly made in Beijing and other parts of northern China

Square Daybed Table, Black Lacquer w70 made using the same traditionalDaybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sleeping on at night. This square shaped coffee table is based on original Chinese daybeds, but reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting. They were often made with solid wooden frames but with either rattan or woven top panels to add comfort. Our smaller, square version has a rattan top