{"product_id":"jiangxi-oriental-lacquer-trunk-c-1920","title":"JIANGXI Oriental Lacquer Trunk c.1920","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull of charm and traditional Chinese character, the JIANGXI Antique Chinese Trunk dates from around 1920 and originates from Dongbei in northeastern China. Crafted from Chinese pine, this lovely piece features beautifully aged hand-painted decoration, with soft green tones, flowering branches and delicate pink and coral blossoms set against a warm, earthy background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, Chinese trunks were used to store clothing, textiles and treasured possessions, often forming an important part of the household. The JIANGXI retains this practical appeal, with a spacious interior and a particularly clever hinged lid that opens three-quarters of the way back. This allows the trunk to sit neatly against a wall while still providing easy access to the storage inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact proportions make it wonderfully versatile. Use it as a bedside chest, occasional table, hallway storage or at the foot of a bed. The painted blossom decoration brings a lovely sense of nature into the home, with flowers traditionally representing renewal, beauty and happiness in Chinese art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its original character, decorative detailing and beautifully worn finish, the JIANGXI is a charming piece of antique oriental furniture that combines useful storage with a little history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidfurniture.co.uk\/collections\/chinese-antique-furniture\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchid's Antiques Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic antique Chinese pine trunk from Dongbei, c.1920.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully aged lacquer with traditional painted blossom decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePractical storage with a three-quarter opening lid, allowing the trunk to sit comfortably against a wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eW73 x D49cm x H45 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orchid Direct LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56482347286907,"sku":"TL38-05","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/5831\/6226\/files\/Oriental_Lacquered_Trunk_TL38-05-27.jpg?v=1793372305","url":"https:\/\/www.orchidfurniture.co.uk\/products\/jiangxi-oriental-lacquer-trunk-c-1920","provider":"Orchid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}