Square Daybed Table, Black Lacquer w70 simply styled wardrobe in warm

simply styled wardrobe in warm elm is a reproduction of the thick framed 'square cornered' cabinets that were commonly made in Beijing and other parts of northern China

The bottom panels are in rattan fitted over wood

made using the same traditional techniques including dovetailed drawers

The narrow spindles either side that support the curved backrest are not often seen in Chinese furniture - although they did appear on chairs in the late Qing dynasty

Select interior scenes were created using AI-generated renderings to illustrate how this antique cabinet may appear in a styled setting

Square Daybed Table, Black Lacquer w70 simply styled wardrobe in warmDaybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sleeping on at night. This square shaped coffee table is based on original Chinese daybeds, but reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting. They were often made with solid wooden frames but with either rattan or woven top panels to add comfort. Our smaller, square version has a rattan top