Chinese Tapered Cabinet, Warm Elm d50 as an elegant hall table

as an elegant hall table or as a narrow desk with useful storage in the drawers

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

Camphor was a popular wood as it acts as a natural insect repellent but elm was also favoured

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

while the round brass hardware on the doors adds oriental style

Chinese Tapered Cabinet, Warm Elm d50 as an elegant hall tableThis 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