Pair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs Birdcage Available in either red or

Available in either red or black and decorated with different designs

The two doors set centrally in this handsome warm elm sideboard are a feature of furniture from Qinghai province in western China and give it a simple

With a finish similar to our vases

where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables

Shaanxi

Pair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs Birdcage Available in either red orShanxi, circa 1880 These lovely chairs are in elm wood and originate from Shanxi province in central China. They are referred to as 'Yoke Back' (or sometimes 'lamphanger') chairs due to the shape of the top rails and the pronounced curves, in this case, are typical of chairs from the Shanxi region. The chair arms are also beautifully curved in a subtle 'S' shape and extend over the front supporting posts, which fit through the seats to form the