Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard Birdcage They are hand woven from

They are hand woven from rattan and decorated with various patterns

hand carved from raw banded onyx

natural finish showing off the deep grain of the elm wood

This little console has the same sleek

worn finish gives the cabinet huge character and it would bring a real sense of history into any setting

Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard Birdcage They are hand woven fromGansu, circa 1920 This gorgeous sideboard still has its original paintings and deep red lacquer finish, restored and refreshed with a new shiny lacquer. The surface, worn in parts to show the dark pine, has a beautiful patina. The cabinet is from Gansu province and, like many similar pieces from the region, would have been used for storage of grain, rice or other foodstuffs. What was originally a removable panel towards the centre back of the top