Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests Console The drawers each have a

The drawers each have a simple ring handle and the table's legs end in classic Chinese horse hoof feet

the doors are fitted directly into the frame with wooden dowels instead of metal hinges

However they later became more popular in Chinese culture

showing peony flowers and large butterflies

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

Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests Console The drawers each have aShanxi, circa 1900 These beautiful chests of drawers would originally have been used by a Chinese apothecary to store the various herbs, roots and other remedies used in Chinese medicine. They were produced in Shanxi province, made from elm wood, and are still in their original finish a dark, rich brown that shows off the lovely grain and character of the wood perfectly. The thick outer frames continue down to form the legs of each chest, with both