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A bit of history
Ancient Chinese chests
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In China all pieces of furniture that can be closed and in which objects can be stored are called chests.
Chests with drawers usually provide a secret storage space under the drawer(s). Any kind of object was stored in these chests which were often called wedding chests when the wedding presents bearing a red bow were displayed on them. They were placed in the bedroom alongside the large cabinets.
Kang chests
In northern China during the Ming dynasty a platform (kang) was built, at seating level, along the walls as the flooring made of brick wood and clay was heated. The kang therefore had its own furniture of a smaller size.
Long and low pieces of furniture made up of drawers or with a lid are therefore kang coffers.
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