Chinese Red Elm Taper Cabinet - Qing Dynasty Material - Catalpa Wood hand-thrown on the potter’s wheel

hand-thrown on the potter’s wheel using traditional methods — ensuring each bowl is entirely unique

the cabinet is divided into three sections

The simplicity of the frame allows the architectural silhouette and textured finish to take centre stage

This truly unique mirror has been made from a 19th century carved and painted teak wall niche

Originating in Bengal

Chinese Red Elm Taper Cabinet - Qing Dynasty Material - Catalpa Wood hand-thrown on the potter’s wheelThis graceful antique Chinese taper cabinet is from Jiangsu province and dates to the Qing dynasty (1644 1911) and the early 19th century. This style is often called a round corner cabinet and the style was first seen in the Ming dynasty (1368 to 1644). They were originally used as book cabinets by scholars and later, the style became more commonly used for the storage of clothes. It is constructed from southern elm (jumu), also known as zelkova or