Handmade Asian Furniture - 20" Black Wood Nightstand With Drawer & Painted Rainforest Design

Infuse your home with the antique style and springtime flair of this simple yet elegant Oriental end table. The splendid raised-paint motif, hand-painted on the front drawer in an eye-catching combination of gold, yellow, green and red, depicts the popular Chinese idiom "xi que deng mei" or "happy bird climbs branch." According to legend, the Chinese writing script was developed by imperial scholar, Cang Jie, who spent several years studying the movements of birds and shapes in nature, such as twigs, branches and leaves. "Xi que deng mei" not only conveys beauty in simplicity, but suggests the ancient Chinese connection between nature and both written and artistic expression. Made from only the highest quality materials, this exceptional piece is sure to become a treasured heirloom. Measures 20 inches high x 16 inches wide x 14 inches long. AsiaEXP strives to maintain the continuity of Chinese artistic traditions. By shopping with AsiaEXP, you are helping to keep the ancient creative culture of Chinese communities alive. Your purchase provides a means for native artisans to support themselves while simultaneously pursuing their traditional profession. Every piece is handmade with exceptional attention to detail to ensure an individual design. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the uniqueness of individual items. Measurements may vary slightly.

• Elegant Oriental end table features raised paint motif in gold, yellow, green and red

• Depicts the popular Chinese idiom "xi que deng mei" or "happy bird climbs branch"

• Chinese writing script said to have been developed by imperial scholar who studied nature

• Conveys beauty in simplicity and suggests the ancient connection between nature and expression

• 20 in. H x 16 in. W x 14 in. L