Country Bench, Chocolate colour-warm-elm The cabinet is from Gansu

The cabinet is from Gansu province and

This charming cabinet is from Shandong in northern China and is unusually compact in size

with bowls of fruit at either side - possibly pomegranates as a symbol for fertility and a wish for a fruitful marriage

The panel boasts a stunning relief carving showing scenes of court visitors in the central section

The figure is a newly made reproduction but given an antiqued finish

Country Bench, Chocolate colour-warm-elm The cabinet is from GansuIdeal for use with the Dining Table in the same range, each of these benches offers ample seating for three and conveniently fits beneath the table for storage. Additionally, these benches are a great choice for seating at the foot of a bed or as a low height table against a wall. The bench features a 'waisted' top and 'horse hoof' feet design elements commonly seen in Chinese furniture making it an ideal accompaniment to other tables in the range.