Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood Mughal-inspired arched opening

Mughal-inspired arched opening

this sideboard feels equally at home in a contemporary interior or a more relaxed farmhouse setting

and a  distressed painted finish

its elegant pedestal form elevates the shallow bowl

Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood Mughal-inspired arched openingThis small and practical Chinese kneehole desk is a wonderful example of late Qing craftsmanship, and would work brilliantly in a hallway, home office, or smaller room. Crafted from northern Chinese elm (yumu ), it features a black lacquer finish that originates from Shanxi province an area known for its coal mining heritage. Historically, local coal was mixed with lacquer to achieve this rich, dark surface. Over the past 140 years, the lacquer on the