Chinese Rice Storage Container Converted to a Table

1497 Hand crafted side table storage box with brass latch and handles

Mid-19th century Japanese coffee table.

2-303 a Wicker night table with drawer and shelf can be used as side table or nightstand.

1292 Dutch oak and brass wood container.

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 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...