Five Drawer Painted Chest Wall Panel Tables like this warm elm

Tables like this warm elm version

without any carved decoration other than the shaped aprons below each seat and the small spandrels under the curved armrests

The ingenious A-frame design includes doors that are mounted directly into the upper and lower frames of the cabinet on wooden dowels rather than metal hinges

Today it is nicely proportioned to use as an elegant little console table in a hallway or living room

The double glass panels fitted inside allow either photographs or other keepsakes to be placed inside

Five Drawer Painted Chest Wall Panel Tables like this warm elmShandong, circa 1920 Once lacquered in bright colours, this old chest has worn to leave a pared back, rustic look that would bring real character to any setting. The thick top extends over three upper drawers and two further, wider drawers below, providing useful storage space in addition to the large display surface for ornaments, photos and other objects. Unusually four of the drawers appear to have the old ring handles in place, whilst the fifth