Small Butterfly Cabinet, Cream Lacquer Tray The unusual design

The unusual design

each with a simple carved front and old ring handle set centrally

the legs still largely have the original dark lacquer in place

The narrow spindles either side that support the curved backrest are not often seen in Chinese furniture - although they did appear on chairs in the late Qing dynasty

with space below for storing other media units

Small Butterfly Cabinet, Cream Lacquer Tray The unusual designThis cream lacquer cabinet is beautifully made with traditional wooden peg hinges and a single drawer at the top. These pretty little bedside cabinets are decorated with gold leaf and painted by hand so each one is unique. The colourful butterflies on the doors are framed on the outside with flowers in gold, red and green. The butterfly is a symbol of happiness in a marriage for the Chinese and as such is often seen on painted Chinese cabinets and