Oriental Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Green with Butterflies Stool upper lid and on parts

upper lid and on parts of the doors

harks back to earlier door and window panels in Chinese homes and is made in the same way - each individual piece of wood fitting into the next with mortise and tenon joints

and used to serve tea and other refreshments

it includes five deep drawers which are not just practical but would make a beautiful addition to any home office

The 'S' shaped curved backrests were common in chairs produced in China for hundreds of years

Oriental Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Green with Butterflies Stool upper lid and on partsLike our ceramic stool, this umbrella stand shows various butterflies on a teal background, the butterfly being a symbol of marital happiness in China. Ideal also as a large vase or plant pot.