A Chinese Side Chest

A Chinese side chest from northern China, likely dating to the early 20th century, with a warm golden finish and compact, practical form. The cabinet features two upper drawers above a pair of doors, accented with simple metal hardware. Subtle floral decoration appears across the doors, while the drawer fronts display the distinctive figuring of the wood. Small cabinets of this type were traditionally used in northern Chinese homes for storing personal belongings and everyday household objects.