Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Mirror quite unusual example of Chinese

quite unusual example of Chinese armchairs that would look fantastic in a modern setting

Note that each screen is made by hand and so actual designs can vary slightly

or use them at the head of our dining tables

This beautiful pair of chairs are in elm wood and come from Shanxi in central China

The style of cabinet is referred to as 'round cornered' due to the rounded frames

Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Mirror quite unusual example of ChineseThe butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially of happiness in a marriage. Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabinets and other furniture such as the wedding chests that would form part of a bride's dowry. The butterfly shaped handles on these lovely little warm elm bedside drawers are therefore a nice detail, and match the handles on our large tapered cabinet. The overall design of the chest, with its slightly tapered