Carved Elm Antique Coffer gifts-and-ornaments textured elm wood as other

textured elm wood as other pieces in the range

This cabinet shows the clean lines and pure design that was typical of Chinese furniture produced during the Ming dynasty

scrolling pattern made up of individually joined sections of wood

an open lower shelf runs the full width of the table

The addition of a hanging rail is what makes our light elm wardrobe different to the cabinets that the design is based on

Carved Elm Antique Coffer gifts-and-ornaments textured elm wood as otherShaanxi, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables. It originates from Shaanxi province in central China, where this style, with ornate carving and studded drawers, was common. It is made from elm wood, with a thick top surface extending over the drawers and beautifully carved spandrels in a flowing, floral pattern. The full width upper drawer and two smaller drawers below are