Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19th Century Origin - Laos Its generous scale and beautifully

Its generous scale and beautifully balanced form reflect the enduring simplicity of traditional Chinese pottery

now mellowed into a warm patina that highlights the grain of the wood

101 x 3 x 117 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 56 (wxdxh cms)

This rustic bedside chest of drawers has an attractive parquet design running across the drawers and is made from reclaimed teak with a painted finish

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19th Century Origin - Laos Its generous scale and beautifullyThis sideboard is from Qinghai province in North Western China on the border with Mongolia & has original painting. The painting on this is incredibly detailed, and features two town scenes with trees as well as a collection of 'wise objects'. This has a clear influence from Mongolia, however, the painting is more indicative of the Chinese style. Mongolian & Qinghai sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, normally elm, poplar or pine.