Sideboard, Blue and Black finish-lacquer It therefore works perfectly as

It therefore works perfectly as either a stylish

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

These are known in Chinese as 'bawangcheng' (literally 'giants arm braces')

Bookshelves like our warm elm version were used by the Chinese scholarly classes

for centuries

Sideboard, Blue and Black finish-lacquer It therefore works perfectly asThis four door sideboard is a more rustic version of the classic Chinese double sided cabinet, the distressed powder blue doors framed beautifully by the surrounding thick black lacquer frames. There is a removable shelf behind each set of doors. Note that as each piece is individually made, the distressed black and blue finish will vary slightly on each one.