Antique Wooden Jewellery Box Box This light elm square coffee

This light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese daybeds

Muted tones of pink

given a fresh take with a distressed blue lacquer

This one boasts a striking original black lacquer finish

Boxes like this were used throughout China for storing documents and other possessions

Antique Wooden Jewellery Box Box This light elm square coffeeJiangsu, circa 1920 These charming wooden boxes were produced in Jiangsu province in eastern China, near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. Each one opens up to reveal a mirror that can be angled upwards, as well as small drawers for storage. The boxes would have been used by wealthier women as jewellery boxes, with the drawers housing smaller items such as hairpins, beads and brooches or make up. The clever design means that the box folds away into a