Shanxi Butterfly Screen, Red Lacquer h140 The tapering 'A-frame' profile of

The tapering 'A-frame' profile of this wardrobe gives a wonderful sense of fluidity and movement from floor to top

with space inside for tidying away toys and games

The elegant 'horse hoof' feet and S-shape supporting braces (known in Chinese as 'bawangcheng') are typical features of furniture from China's Ming dynasty but the table's timeless style makes it the perfect stage for vases

Unlike in other Asian countries

Sixteen drawers in total can hold up to 400 CDs or use them for socks or cosmetics

Shanxi Butterfly Screen, Red Lacquer h140 The tapering 'A-frame' profile ofThis solid wood screen, seen here in our red lacquer, are decorated by hand with gold leaf and paintings of dancing butterflies. For the Chinese the butterfly is a symbol of joy and marital happiness. It is often seen on the paintings used to decorate antique cabinets and chests dating back hundreds of years particularly on the painted furniture of Shanxi province. The screen is decorated on both sides, with a thin border around each panel in gold