Chinese Tapered Cabinet, Warm Elm d50 with only slight modifications or

with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day

Camphor was a popular wood as it acts as a natural insect repellent but elm was also favoured

circular brass hinges the doors are hinged in the middle on the reverse side

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

Chinese Tapered Cabinet, Warm Elm d50 with only slight modifications orThis style of Chinese cabinet, seen here in a warm finish, with the doors mounted on wooden dowels that fit directly into the frames and a slightly tapered profile, is one of the most ingenious designs to have been perfected during the Ming dynasty. The overall effect is one of balance and fluidity, the simple style allowing the cabinet to look perfectly at home in any setting. The style of cabinet is referred to as 'round cornered' due to the rounded