Painted 2 Door Sideboard From Shanxi - Ca 1920 Material - Kair Wood This Chinese flower stand dates

This Chinese flower stand dates from the early 20th century and has a concealed drawer

These sideboards would also be used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship

so they are made to last through the cold seasons

rustic elegance

The lock plate is a double headed eagle known as Gandaberunda or Berunda

Painted 2 Door Sideboard From Shanxi - Ca 1920 Material - Kair Wood This Chinese flower stand datesThis vintage painted sideboard from Shanxi province would look great in a kitchen or bathroom with its icy blue tones. It has had the top layer of black paint removed to reveal the blue tones. These sideboards were originally used by nomadic people for the storage of clothes and bedding or grain. They were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. These sideboards bear many similarities to Mongolian sideboards and are from the north