Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm classic-warm our blanket trunks are based

our blanket trunks are based on the traditional trunks of ancient China

with books and other personal items stored inside the cupboard section

symbolising prosperity

The relief carvings on the drawers show floral patterns and vases

Low tables and cabinets were in use from early on in China's history

Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm classic-warm our blanket trunks are basedOur warm elm chest of drawers features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles that mirror the hardware on our classical Chinese cabinets and chests. The Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks. This chest is therefore not strictly a reproduction but instead our own modern interpretation, still with a strong oriental