Country Two Drawer Table, Chocolate Jar rustic jars come from Shanxi

rustic jars come from Shanxi province in central China and date from the early to mid 20th century

The insides are lined with old Chinese calendar paper or old newspaper

This modern day warm elm version has larger drawers than would the originals

The sides are slightly tapered and the deep

as each piece is decorated and painted by hand

Country Two Drawer Table, Chocolate Jar rustic jars come from ShanxiThe 'horse hoof' shaped feet and waisted table top of our chocolate colour coffee table are a typical trait of most Chinese tables from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The table is based on the simple wooden daybeds that were used throughout China for reclining during the day and for sleeping on at night. The addition of two shallow drawers gives a more modern practicality useful for holding magazines or remote controls.