Lacquered Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Damchiya Sideboards This beautifully carved teak pillar

This beautifully carved teak pillar double capital has been given a new lease of life as a striking candle stand

Seated on a lotus throne

This Chinese flower stand can be used as a tall side table and is one of a pair

50 x 8 x 80 (wxdxh cms)

particularly Shanxi kang tables with carved fronts

Lacquered Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Damchiya Sideboards This beautifully carved teak pillarThis kang table is from Shanxi province and dates from the late 19th century. Kang tables were used on either side of the kang, a raised stone platform in wealthy Chinese homes used as a bed. Traditionally the kang was heated in winter. The original black lacquer & paintwork still remains and it has beautiful floral carvings These make great tables for the end of a bed or for a small TV or stereo system. With three useful drawers in the front to stow