Low Storage

A curated selection of low storage furniture — antique and modern pieces from China, Tibet, Mongolia and India — designed for balance, proportion and modern versatility. Ideal as AV units, low sideboards or bed-end cabinets, these pieces combine functional form with quiet artistry.

Kang Furniture & Cultural Origins

Developed in northern China to accompany the heated brick kang platform, kang cabinets and low tables were designed for seated living — their height, simplicity and horizontal emphasis expressing harmony between architecture and daily life. Made in elm, cypress or poplar, these compact cabinets stored bedding, scrolls and ceramics while serving as resting or dining surfaces. Their clean proportions and restrained decoration reflect the timeless ideals of balance and understated beauty in Chinese domestic design.

Xinjiang & Western Regional Styles

In Xinjiang and the western provinces, low sideboards evolved distinctive regional characteristics — painted geometric panels, floral motifs and bold brass fittings contrasting with the austerity of northern elm furniture. These richly coloured cabinets bridge Chinese joinery traditions with Central Asian influences, their patinated surfaces revealing centuries of layered pigment and use.

Modern Use & Adaptability

Today, these low cabinets and sideboards transcend their original purpose to serve as elegant AV units, media stands or bed-end consoles. Their horizontal lines and natural materials lend proportion and calm to modern interiors, pairing beautifully with neutral walls, stone and linen textures. Each piece embodies the wabi-sabi beauty of craftsmanship, time and use.

Craftsmanship & Materiality

From lacquered Shanxi elm cabinets to carved Xinjiang sideboards and painted Tibetan chests, every item in this collection reflects the integrity of joinery and the grace of handmade design. These are pieces to live with — grounded, practical and enduringly beautiful.