Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Indo Dutch The warmth of the timber

The warmth of the timber and the depth of its surface patina reflect decades of use and careful maintenance while travelling between postings

The original Mughal painting of urns & parrots were found after our restorers removed four layers of later paint

sizes and colours may vary slightly from those shown as each one is unique and has its own character and patina

Dimensions: W41 x D31 x H48 cm

however it is made from fragments of reclaimed wood which is salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Indo Dutch The warmth of the timberThis 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