Red & Black Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Finish - Painted This three drawer console table

This three drawer console table is made from reclaimed wood which is salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

while the central carry handle allows for easy transport of goods

The lintel has a carved lotus flower flanked by two peacocks and floral vines run around the mirror frame

A very decorative and useful piece

circa 1930's

Red & Black Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Finish - Painted This three drawer console tableThis unusual antique Shanxi sideboard is decorated with painted wildfowl surrounded by floral scenes and flying butterflies on a dark red background. The frame is coated in a rustic black which has worn away in areas. Chinese sideboards like this one were originally used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Gansu & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century during the Qing dynasty (1644 1912). They were also used as altar cabinets for