Wood

Shanxi, circa 1860 This old wooden box is from Shanxi province and dates from the mid 19th century. Traditionally boxes like this, with a distincti...

Shanxi, circa 1870 Once used to carry food, this charming box is in its original black lacquer finish, with details on the handle picked out in red...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely old box is made from the wood of the 'Chinese Parasol Tree' (or 'Wutong') - a wood more commonly used for musical in...

Shanxi, circa 1870 This old storage box was originally used by a worker in Shanxi province to carry his food for the day. The old black lacquer fin...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This unusual little box is of a type used when travelling by the Chinese to hold valuables. The concave lid was designed to sup...

Shanxi, circa 1840 The Buddha here is seated, with long robes flowing down to cover his hands. The carved figure dates from the mid 19th century an...

Shanxi, circa 1840 This old wooden Buddha dates from the mid 19th century and shows the wear and cracked, painted finish of its age. The Buddha is ...

These small bowls are ideal for serving nibbles, dips or just organising your bits and bobs. Made by skilled Rajasthan craftsmen using sustainable ...

These lovely little bowls come as a set of three, ideal for serving nibbles or dips. They are made using sustainable mango wood, wash in warm soapy...

These beautiful plates really highlight the lovely natural grain and pale tones of the mango wood, available as either side or dinner plates. Wash ...

Beijing, circa 1900 This large camphor chest would have originally stored clothes and fabrics. It is typical of blanket trunks used throughout Chi...

These old buckets have been restored and refinished in a distressed matt blue on the outside, but the shape, including the curved handle, is origin...

These small, round turquoise vases sit neatly into the teak bowls which are made using sustainable tree roots. Beautiful as table ornaments. Please...

This beautiful ornamental piece is produced from a camphor wood log, cut and hollowed out in the centre into the unusual, jagged shapes shown here....

These lovely brushes are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy. They are made from bone and wood with horse...

Our brushes are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy, and make wonderful decorative items. These particula...

These wonderful coconut shells are worked by hand to show beautiful floral designs in open carving. They are polished to a smooth finish and make l...

Each one of these beautiful ornaments is created by hand from a coconut shell. The intricate open carvings show various leaf and scrolling designs....

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful carved cabinet is in its original dark wood finish. Made from elm, it comes from the central Chinese province of...

This old food box is in its old dark brown finish and still has the original supporting studded metalware on the corners. It would have been used t...

This lovely wooden tray is decorated around the edge with a geometric pattern in carved relief, ideal as a lap tray or to serve drinks.

Xinjiang, circa 1880 This ornately carved low sideboard started life as a large daybed in Xinjiang province. It has been resized, reduced in depth...

Beijing, circa 1920 Once used for carrying food and other items, these wooden baskets provide attractive storage for all sorts of things. Use one o...

Made by skilled craftsmen from sustainable mango wood, these elegant chopping boards are ideal for serving and cutting a wealth of different foodst...

Shandong, circa 1900 These decorative round boxes are from Shandong province in northern China, and were once used to store hats of Chinese officia...

Qinghai, circa 1900 Storage boxes like this one were used to hold important papers, books and documents. They were usually decorated with paintings...

Shanxi, circa 1860 The decoration and style of this beautiful sideboard are of a type distinctive to Shanxi province. It incorporates a double set...

This lovely little box is made from ebony, with a sliding lid. A beautiful keepsake box, perfect as an unusual gift.

Shanxi, circa 1870 Once used by a Chinese worker as a lunch box, this wooden container has a removable lid, the carrying handle has decorative moul...

Shanxi, circa 1870 This old storage box was once used to transport food. It is made from elm and the attractive grain of the wood is clearly visibl...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This style of table, with recessed legs set beneath an extended top, is one that was developed early on in China's history and w...