Country Bench, Chocolate colour-warm-elm with bowls of fruit at

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

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

The upper panels are carved through in a similar pattern

so they can be used as two separate semi-circular units or as a single large circular shelf

Country Bench, Chocolate colour-warm-elm with bowls of fruit atIdeal 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.