Carved Side Table, Warm Elm w195 as all the different joins

as all the different joins can be seen

where low furniture would be placed on the heated 'kang' platform that formed the main living space in the winter months

The cabinet has three removable shelves inside and two small drawers

Tapered legs and the extended top surface with a curved front underside

Carved Side Table, Warm Elm w195 as all the different joinsThis lovely little warm elm side table has exactly the same features as our carved console table, but sized to sit perfectly next to a sofa or a bed. The lattice shelf that sits above the feet is in a classic design from China's Ming dynasty, made up of individually cut pieces of wood that fit together with mortise and tenon joints. The top surface is set with a sanded rattan panel, while the single drawer has a circular brass handle. The oriental