Elm Chest Of Drawers From Gansu - Late 19thC Material - Rosewood seed drills were made for

seed drills were made for a practical purpose - beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen in the 19th and early 20th centuries

This all adds to the beauty and handmade character of the piece

The lively mottled red-orange surface was created through the application of coloured lac on a hand-turned lathe

Sealed with a clear matt sealer to protect it from major spills

Elm Chest Of Drawers From Gansu - Late 19thC Material - Rosewood seed drills were made forThis chest of drawers doubles as a sideboard, is from Gansu and dates from the late 19th century. Made from elm wood originally painted black. Over time, the paint has since begun to wear off, especially on the top leaving this beautifully rustic finish. This cabinet was originally a grain store and the panels at the front would have been purely decorative. The paneling has since been converted into drawers for storage. Can be used behind a sofa or as