Tapered Elm Chinese Cabinet, Large Side Table This little black lacquer chest

This little black lacquer chest is a modern take on the old apothecary chest

though more rudimentary versions were also made using a single piece of flexible wood such as willow

with the doors mounted on wooden dowels that fit directly into the frames and a slightly tapered profile

with the spaces behind the fixed panels either side of the doors being accessible

Tapered Elm Chinese Cabinet, Large Side Table This little black lacquer chestThis classic Chinese cabinet is finished in a lovely warm elm colour. The tapering 'A frame' profile of this wardrobe gives a wonderful sense of fluidity and movement from floor to top. The doors are set into the frames on wooden dowels, doing away with the need for metal hinges and giving a very clean, pure appearance. This type of cabinet was common throughout China where large versions like this were used to store clothes and other items. The