In 2002, an Art Deco dresser with an attached mirror was placed within a single-room residence in Shanghai. Its polished surfaces and geometric lines create a striking contrast to the modest dimensions of the surrounding interior.

The furniture dates to an earlier period and remains in daily use, thereby establishing a link between the modern living environment and Shanghai’s prewar material culture. The photograph illustrates the continued presence of these objects, emphasizing their historical significance within confined domestic spaces.