Ladies Cabinet, Black Lacquer boxes-bowls-and-baskets Whilst later ones tended to

Whilst later ones tended to be very ornate and heavily carved

Cabinets like our black lacquer version were sometimes known as 'Scholars' Cabinets' as they were often used to store the books

This style of chair appeared slightly later in China's history than the 'Yoke-Back' or 'Official's Hat' chair

with a fixed panel at either side

while the circular door hardware and brass handles add further oriental style

Ladies Cabinet, Black Lacquer boxes-bowls-and-baskets Whilst later ones tended toTables like our black lacquer ladies cabinet were made popular during the Qing dynasty, similar style consoles with drawers and doors were normally used in a lady's sleeping quarters as a dressing table, and hence were known as 'ladies' cabinets'. There is plenty of storage space provided by the central doors and the drawers at either side, while the top is set with a rattan panel to provide a hard wearing surface. Typical oriental features include