Painted Three Drawer Console Table Made From Old Wood Iron Bound Chests Constructed from cedar or pine

Constructed from cedar or pine

highlighting the depth of the carving and the natural grain of the wood

These boxes were multifunctional and used both as tiffin boxes and betel boxes (kun it)

The technique of lacquering is a skilled process carried out on a hand-powered lathe

contrasting beautifully with the robust construction of the gate itself

Painted Three Drawer Console Table Made From Old Wood Iron Bound Chests Constructed from cedar or pineThis beautifully painted console table is not antique but it is made from reclaimed wood. With three drawers, this would look great in a hallway or living room. The frame has a distressed black finish while the drawers are painted with fruits and trailing foliage on a mint green backdrop. Console tables (also known as 'altar tables') were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss