A chinese antique furniture tibetan style  used as a night stand for most tibetan famlies in the bedroom in most tibetan famlies .

Symbolism in Tibetan Furniture 
The decoration of Tibetan furniture is a mixture of Tantric symbolism, bright floral designs, and the use of landscape and narrative painting as a means of conveying spiritual icons for meditation, creating beauty to contrast the native flowerless landscape, and depicting scenes from everyday life.
The eight most important symbols or the 'TASHI DAGEY' symbols to be found on Tibetan furniture are :
The conch shell.
The conch horn sounds in all directions, as do the teachings of the Buddha. The conch is seen as a vehicle fearlessly proclaiming the truth of the dharma in all directions. It is also seen as an emblem of power and authority and is thought to banish evil
The lotus
The lotus is an important Buddhist motif. Images of the Buddha and other important persons often are shown seated on a lotus throne. The growth of the lotus, with its roots in mud, growing through water, and emerging as a wonderful plant above the water's surface, is seen as an analogy of the soul's path from the mud of materialism to the air of enlightenment.
The wheel.
In three parts, the wheel exists as a hub, the center of the world. The 8 spokes, denote the 8 paths to enlightenment. These 8 steps work together, not separately.
right understanding
right attitude
right speech
right action
right work
right effort
right mindfulness
right meditation
The rim represents the element of limitation. All are contained within a circle, which is perceived to be perfect and complete, like the teachings of the Buddha.
The parasol.
The shade cast by the parasol symbolizes wisdom, and the hanging skirt indicates compassion. The parasol is a symbol of protection from the painful heat of suffering and desire. Occasionally, an 8- sided parasol is seen. This element refers to the eightfold path to enlightenment.
The endless knot.
With no beginning and no end, the endless knot symbolizes the infinite wisdom of the Buddha. It also indicates that all things and actions are linked by cause and effect.
The pair of golden fish.
Having complete freedom in water, fish represent happiness, fertility, and abundance. On a spiritual level, they represent the abundance of the Buddha's energy , which never diminishes, no matter how much is given away.
The Victory banner.
An early Buddhist motif meaning the enlightenment of the Buddha and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, this symbol also is used to recall the Buddha's triumph over his temptress, MIn addition to these 8 primary symbols, there are many others often depicted on Tibetan furniture. A few of the more common ones are listed below, along with a selection of real and mythical animals that are frequently seen.ara.
The treasure vase
In many cultures, there is the recurring idea of an inexhaustible vessel. In spiritual terms, this represents the Buddha's inexhaustible spirit.
The snow lion is the national emblem of Tibet. A white snow lion, seen with a brown or turquoise mane, represents the earth element, fearlessness, and victory.