Square Daybed Table, Warm Elm h120 The round brass hardware on

The round brass hardware on the doors adds oriental style

Made from reclaimed solid poplar wood

with a desk or as occasional seating

but the paintings on the lids and fronts are of peony flowers - a symbol of high rank and status in China

Cabinets like our black lacquer version were sometimes known as 'Scholars' Cabinets' as they were often used to store the books

Square Daybed Table, Warm Elm h120 The round brass hardware onThis square shaped warm elm coffee table is based on original Chinese daybeds, but reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting. Daybeds were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sleeping on at night. They were often made with solid wooden frames but with either rattan or woven top panels to add comfort. Our smaller, square version has a rattan top panel, smoothed and