Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Mirror with the same curved headrest

with the same curved headrest and arms as the larger version

or use them at the head of our dining tables

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

simple lines which are typical of the furniture produced by the Chinese in the northern provinces

solid framed pieces that were common in northern China for centuries

Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Mirror with the same curved headrestThe 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