Chinese Rice Storage Container Converted to a Table

Asian grain / rice measurement container for merchant used for the weighted the grain or rice.

A square-form chest from Korea circa end of 19th to early 20th century (End of Joseon to Korean Empire period). The sturdy bin-like piece supported by unadorned block feet was made from solid elm (Zelkova) and pine wood. Traditionally, it was used in the kitchen to store rice or other grains (known as Dwiju in Korean). The simple minimalistic design was to meet its practical vernacular functionality. With time the piece has incurred tremendous characters and patina yet still retains a strong presence with an attractive aesthetic that is full of folky charm. This seemingly humble piece will make a great statement piece that shows off a wabi-sabi and earthy beauty in any modern interior. The prototype of the rice chest...

Chinese side table Dimensions: 18" W x 18" D x 20" H.

A beautiful and rare teak storage box on wheels, Denmark, 1960–70s. This elegant and functional mid-century design features a cubic form with finely crafted dovetail joints and smoot...

A Chinese export altar table, lacquer and giltwood marked: Millar and Beatty Ltd., Dublin.

This is an outstanding Chinese dovetailed Elm bucket, used for carrying and measuring rice. The wedge-shaped slatted box has hammered iron reinforcements on the top corners and halfw...

This square side table dates to the mid-19th century, crafted of elmwood (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery with thick, round legs and an overhung, solid plank top. Found at the ...

Part of the long history of Chinese ceramics, the hand-crafted earthenware tiles that top these square side tables were originally used to pave the floors of the Forbidden City palac...

Straight lines and subtle curves flow together seamlessly in this elegant mid-19th century table made in Shanxi province. We love the way its humpback curves and rounded aprons sweep into simple stretcher bars and round legs, invoking the classic style and aesthetic restraint of Ming-dynasty design. Made for sharing and offering wine and spirits...

The elegant design of this 19th century table is inspired by earlier Ming dynasty furniture designs highly prized by collectors. Clean lines, si...