Ming Dining Table, Black Lacquer h195 The spandrels are also decorated

The spandrels are also decorated with stylised dragons in light relief carving

According to Chinese tradition cabinets like these would at one time have been presented as part of a bride's wedding dowry

The four full width drawers in our black lacquer oriental chest are mounted on wooden runners to give an easy action when they are opened and closed

Originally the cabinet would have held documents or books

Note that sizes and styles vary slightly as each stool is individual

Ming Dining Table, Black Lacquer h195 The spandrels are also decoratedWith some features that are typical of Chinese Ming furniture, our black lacquer table has the usual 'horse hoof' feet and large 'S' shaped supports fitted into the underside of the table top to add stability to the legs. These are known in Chinese as 'bawangcheng' (literally 'giants arm braces'). This chunky, solid wood dining table is simple in style and comfortably seats six people use it together with our yoke back side chairs to make a stunning