Red Leather Chinese Trunk From Shanghai - Early 20thC Desks The Chrysanthemum signifies intellectual accomplishments

The Chrysanthemum signifies intellectual accomplishments

Woven Rings

Internal Height: 224cm

These sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood

103 x 8 x 56 (wxdxh cms)

Red Leather Chinese Trunk From Shanghai - Early 20thC Desks The Chrysanthemum signifies intellectual accomplishmentsChinese leather trunks have been used for many centuries with very little change from the classic style. Made for travelling and storage of clothing they are robust and work well in a contemporary western space as a coffee table, or for storage. Chinese leather trunks come in 5 colours; black, red, tan, cream & aubergine. This particular piece is coated with red lacquer and dates from the early 20th century. The colour is achieved by adding a coloured