Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs Photo Frame Each door has a central

Each door has a central rectangle picked out in cream and decorated with various personal possessions - flower vases

soft texture of the silk

The footrest at the bottom is great for little legs but the chair is suitable for most children up to 7 or 8 years old

This elegant cabinet is a prime example of the painted furniture prodced in Shanxi province in central China

It originates from southern China - either Anhui or Jiangsu province

Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs Photo Frame Each door has a centralShanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, with a lovely colour and patina formed through use. The style is quite distinctive of the later Qing period, with a stylised scrolling effect on the arms and a fairly square, angular design rather than flowing curves. The backrests curve backwards and incorporate a simple, panelled decoration. The legs are