Altar Table, Warm Elm material-metal The seat is quite low

The seat is quite low

Made from chunky poplar and in our gorgeous deep chocolate finish with a simple brass drop handle

is typical of a style that was very common during the Ming dynasty and still survives today

with four sets of shelf holders allowing them to be positioned where required

cube shaped Chinese blanket chest

Altar Table, Warm Elm material-metal The seat is quite lowChinese altar tables, like our warm elm version seen here, were actually used not just for holding offerings to ancestors, but also as more general surfaces to display flowers, vases or other prized possessions. Our version is smaller than most original altar tables, making it more practical in a modern western home, but is in a classic design with wonderful carvings at the top of each leg. The carvings show scrolling 'chi' dragons a common motif on