Black Shanxi Painted Armoire summer-vibes The doors are mounted straight

The doors are mounted straight into the cabinet frame and a brass handle and door hardware are the only decorative features

This lovely pine storage chest is from Qinghai province in northwest China

its brass surface perfectly complementing the red and gold

These two tall

with a lovely grain and weathered

Black Shanxi Painted Armoire summer-vibes The doors are mounted straightShanxi, circa 1880 This striking cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, originates from Shanxi in northern China and is finished in a deep black lacquer that has aged beautifully over time. The doors are finely decorated with landscape scenes in gold, red and green, delicately painted to show pavilions, trees, and distant mountains. The design evokes the serene beauty of traditional Chinese garden settings, where architecture and nature exist in