Dining Chair h60 hollow platform made from brick

hollow platform made from brick or earth that would be heated from below and which formed the main living space in Chinese homes in the colder northern provinces

as well as the 'S' shaped backrest with a symbol in carved relief - a bat for good luck or a butterfly for happiness

The carvings show scenes from nature such as birds or fish (the designs vary)

cabinets in this style were used from early in Chinese history to hold incense and other offerings to ancestors

in a bathroom for storing lotions and potions

Dining Chair h60 hollow platform made from brickThese lovely chairs in solid elm show off some of the wonderful craftsmanship of our Shanghai workshop. The 'S' shaped curved backrests were common in chairs produced in China for hundreds of years, but are given an update here with an attractive lattice effect. The chair legs are slightly tapered at the bottom and curved above the seat to match the backrest, while the seat itself is also subtly curved for extra comfort. The chairs go perfectly with