Chinese Red Elm Book Chair - 19th Century Cushions Buddhist shrine cabinets like this

Buddhist shrine cabinets like this are unusual to find now and would originally have been used for housing statues of deities

Chhattisgarh

now rare to find in India

Ancestors were honoured daily with an offering of incense

This particular piece dates from the 19th century and would look fabulous on a wall or above a mantlepiece

Chinese Red Elm Book Chair - 19th Century Cushions Buddhist shrine cabinets like thisThese antique Chinese chairs are called 'meigui yi' or book chairs. Book chairs were unusual for Chinese chairs as they were the only style of Chinese chair made in larger sets. These chairs are constructed from red elm (jumu) wood. The seat height of 50cm is perfect for a high desk or the end of a dining table. It could also be used in place of a side table to create drama and different levels in a room. Looking for a pair? Take a look at our other