Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables wedding these are each carved from

these are each carved from a single piece of wood

Originally used a food carrying box

restaurants or other businesses in China

The subtly curved lid giving the trunk its name as well as its graceful lines

Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables wedding these are each carved fromShandong, circa 1920 These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but little in the way of decoration. The seat panels sit flush within thick frames. Possible meant originally for seating, they are ideal today as side tables next to a bed or sofa or perhaps as stands for displaying vases of flowers. The original finish has been updated with a new, distressed grey green lacquer,