Chinese Tapered Cabinet, Warm Elm d50 Our black lacquer altar cabinet

Our black lacquer altar cabinet tapers upwards to meet the curved apron at either end of the top surface

Our warm elm version has a rattan covered seat and curved backrest for comfort

with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day

looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provide additional seating

each one having a brass handle with decorative pin and tassel

Chinese Tapered Cabinet, Warm Elm d50 Our black lacquer altar cabinetThis style of Chinese cabinet, seen here in a warm finish, with the doors mounted on wooden dowels that fit directly into the frames and a slightly tapered profile, is one of the most ingenious designs to have been perfected during the Ming dynasty. The overall effect is one of balance and fluidity, the simple style allowing the cabinet to look perfectly at home in any setting. The style of cabinet is referred to as 'round cornered' due to the rounded