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Mid 19th Century Blue and Tan Chinese Ning Hsia Mat with Lotus Blossoms
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fluffy Chinese seating square was most probably woven by ethnic Hui Muslim weavers in the area
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wool

Antique Mid 19th Century Blue and Tan Chinese Ning Hsia Mat with Lotus Blossoms
Mid 19th Century Blue and Tan Chinese Ning Hsia Mat with Lotus Blossoms

Mid 19th Century Blue and Tan Chinese Ning Hsia Mat with Lotus Blossoms

W 24 in L 24 in
19th Century Chinese Detachable Rosewood Seating Bench
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese detachable rosewood seating bench.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Detachable Rosewood Seating Bench
19th Century Chinese Detachable Rosewood Seating Bench

19th Century Chinese Detachable Rosewood Seating Bench

H 46.07 in W 70.08 in D 21.66 in
Antique Chinese Low Seating Chairs, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of antique Chinese low seating chairs. Chair 1: 17.75" x 16" x 33" with a seat height of 12.25
Category

Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Low Seating Chairs, Pair
Antique Chinese Low Seating Chairs, Pair

Antique Chinese Low Seating Chairs, Pair

H 33 in W 18 in D 16 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 6'5" 11'4" - 195 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
seating platform in northern Chinese houses and it is often covered by a rug for extra comfort. Kang rugs
Category

1820s Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 6'5" 11'4" - 195 x 345 )
Early 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 6'5" 11'4" - 195 x 345 )

Early 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 6'5" 11'4" - 195 x 345 )

W 77 in L 136 in
Antique Chinese Thick Knotted Wool Rug with Pagoda Temple and Floral Trees
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this medium sized country house, vintage Chinese rug with lovely
Category

1920s Chinese Country Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Thick Knotted Wool Rug with Pagoda Temple and Floral Trees
Antique Chinese Thick Knotted Wool Rug with Pagoda Temple and Floral Trees

Antique Chinese Thick Knotted Wool Rug with Pagoda Temple and Floral Trees

W 76.38 in L 70.48 in
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China

Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China

H 22 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Classic Vintage Bamboo Corner Chair, British Colonial Decor, Bohemian Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming bamboo corner chair with ball finials. Could be English or Chinese made for export. Sides
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Classic Antique Bamboo Corner Chair, British Colonial Decor, Bohemian Seating
Classic Vintage Bamboo Corner Chair, British Colonial Decor, Bohemian Seating

Classic Vintage Bamboo Corner Chair, British Colonial Decor, Bohemian Seating

H 36.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Garden Seat
Located in Pomona, CA
A profusely decorated Chinese garden seat. Features daily life with many figures in traditional
Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Garden Seat
Chinese Garden Seat

Chinese Garden Seat

H 18.25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Stools
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of late 19th century Chinese stools in huang huali wood which is similar to padouk.  
Category

1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Padouk

Antique Pair of Chinese Stools
Pair of Chinese Stools

Pair of Chinese Stools

H 18.5 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Plantation Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Plantation chair made of linden wood, seat/back in bamboo. Original condition, nice patina.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Chinese Plantation Chair
Chinese Plantation Chair

Chinese Plantation Chair

H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 44.89 in
19th Century Chinese Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
As both a functional seating option and a piece of art, this bench effortlessly complements various
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Bench
19th Century Chinese Bench

19th Century Chinese Bench

H 20.5 in W 67 in D 14 in
Good Chinese Rootwood Stool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A good Chinese rootwood stool, of organic form with three legs. Chinese, circa 1860.
Category

1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Good Chinese Rootwood Stool
Good Chinese Rootwood Stool

Good Chinese Rootwood Stool

H 15 in W 28 in D 17 in
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool

Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool

H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool

Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool

H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Antique Elm Stool, China
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Chinese Elm Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Stool, China
Antique Elm Stool, China

Antique Elm Stool, China

H 18.5 in W 17 in D 7.5 in
Chinese Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style carved walnut folding campaign style arm chair with dragon carved back and arms
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chinese Carved Walnut Armchair
Chinese Carved Walnut Armchair

Chinese Carved Walnut Armchair

H 37 in W 19.5 in D 27 in
Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Chinese antique horseshoe back armchair in carved wood. Jian Ding export seal on back of seat.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair
Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair

Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair

H 38 in W 24 in D 23 in
Rustic Chinese Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Rustic Chinese Stool
Rustic Chinese Stool

Rustic Chinese Stool

H 19.5 in W 16 in D 9.25 in
China Trade Carved Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic and unusual Chinese trade chaise longue in the Louis XV style, circa 1850. This daybed
Category

19th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Beech

China Trade Carved Daybed
China Trade Carved Daybed

China Trade Carved Daybed

H 38.19 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in
Chinese Daybed "Tiger bamboo"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Daybed made of flamed bamboo, called "Tiger bamboo". Chinese tradition of making furniture in
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Daybed "Tiger bamboo"
Chinese Daybed "Tiger bamboo"

Chinese Daybed "Tiger bamboo"

H 31.5 in W 73.23 in D 38.98 in
Pair of Framed Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
chair strip. Because traditional Chinese seating was not upholstered, Fine textiles were draped across
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Silk

Pair of Framed Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panels, c. 1850
Pair of Framed Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panels, c. 1850

Pair of Framed Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panels, c. 1850

H 41.5 in W 29.75 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Chinese Bench
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Early 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty 'Huanghuali' bench. Ca 1800.
Category

Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Bench
19th Century Chinese Bench

19th Century Chinese Bench

H 20.87 in W 72.84 in D 20.87 in
Set of Eight Chinese Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Chinese chairs with red leather backs and seats, hand carved mahogany wood.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Eight Chinese Chairs
Set of Eight Chinese Chairs

Set of Eight Chinese Chairs

H 37 in W 21 in D 19 in
Chinese Carved Walnut Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style carved walnut folding campaign style arm chair with dragon carved back and arms
Category

19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Carved Walnut Arm Chair
Chinese Carved Walnut Arm Chair

Chinese Carved Walnut Arm Chair

H 37 in W 19.5 in D 27 in
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
19th Century Chinese Stool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good example of a 19th century Chinese stool with a one slab top on beautifully grained elm. Very
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Stool
19th Century Chinese Stool

19th Century Chinese Stool

H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pair of Chinese chairs was most likely produced for a nobleman in the late 1800s or very early
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Sandalwood

Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs
Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs

Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs

H 47 in W 25 in D 25 in
Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century, in hardwood and marble. Dim.: 96 x 59 x 44 cm good
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century
Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century

Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century

H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Fantastic PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century in hardwood, with carvings and marble inserted. Dim.: 88 x
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Fantastic PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century
Fantastic PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century

Fantastic PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century

H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative late 19th century Chinese sofa with hand carved decoration to the back rest, a
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900
Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900

Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900

H 37.01 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An early 20th century Chinese Horseshoe Chair of late Qing / early Republic Era. Superb form with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair

H 37 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique hardwood Chinese armchair. This chair has a delightful design with a beautiful rich
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair
Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair

Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair

H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Chinese Elm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Chinese long elm bench with geometric multiple stretchers. Seat is framed. Some old green paint
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Elm Bench
19th Century Chinese Elm Bench

19th Century Chinese Elm Bench

H 21 in W 87.75 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th century Chinese bamboo chair with a black seat.
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair

H 36 in W 23 in D 18 in
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ebonized Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century Chinese bench with woven seat. Ebonized Jumu or southern elm wood. Hand carved details
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Cane, Elm

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ebonized Bench
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ebonized Bench

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ebonized Bench

H 19 in W 43.5 in D 15 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Red lacquered square top stool on four legs joined by double box stretchers. China, 19th century.  
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool
Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool

Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool

H 19.75 in W 11.88 in D 11.625 in
Pair Chinese Qing Ceremonial Chairs 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Chinese Qing ceremonial chairs 19th century Each with a profusely carved and parcel-gilt
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Qing Ceremonial Chairs 19th Century
Pair Chinese Qing Ceremonial Chairs 19th Century

Pair Chinese Qing Ceremonial Chairs 19th Century

H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Antique Elm Wood Horse Shoe Armchair Chinese
Located in Den Haag, NL
Must love this Chinese armchair beautiful distressed painted finish. Elm wood. Horseshoe shaped
Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Wood Horse Shoe Armchair Chinese
Antique Elm Wood Horse Shoe Armchair Chinese

Antique Elm Wood Horse Shoe Armchair Chinese

H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Chinese Inlaid Paving-Stone Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th century Chinese stool with inlaid stone paving.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Stone

Chinese Inlaid Paving-Stone Stool
Chinese Inlaid Paving-Stone Stool

Chinese Inlaid Paving-Stone Stool

H 19.75 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese bamboo armchair with a plain flat wooden seat. China, circa 1840. Good
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair

H 42.92 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Red Horseshoe chair 19th century, China. A beautiful armchair made in a horse shoe style
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Seating

Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China
Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China

Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China

H 35 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Chinese Mill Stone, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
grains on a farm in China's Shanxi province. The heavy stone roller would have been pulled, by man or ox
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Mill Stone, c. 1900
Chinese Mill Stone, c. 1900

Chinese Mill Stone, c. 1900

H 19.25 in Dm 10 in
Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
grains on a farm in China's Shanxi province. The heavy stone roller would have been pulled, by man or ox
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900
Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900

Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900

H 19.5 in Dm 9.75 in
Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850

H 34 in W 26 in D 24 in
Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is unusual to see an early 20th-century Chinese round stool designed to be adjustable. The
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900
Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900

Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900

H 18 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is unusual to see an early 20th century Chinese round stool with adjustable height. The artisan
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900
Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900

Chinese Turn Stool, c. 1900

H 18 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat
Located in North Salem, NY
Old tranquil turquoise Chinese garden stool. Ideal for a decorative stool or small table.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat
Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat

Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat

H 17 in Dm 13.5 in
19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant. Sturdy and functional.
Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench
19th Century Elm Chinese Bench

19th Century Elm Chinese Bench

H 19.75 in W 80.5 in D 20.5 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
A sophisticated antique blind-fret carved mahogany stool in the Chinese Chippendale style. 19th
Category

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool

H 17.33 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Antique Chinese High Yoke Back Wood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese high Yoke back wood armchair, having officer hat backrest above rectangular seat
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese High Yoke Back Wood Armchair
Antique Chinese High Yoke Back Wood Armchair

Antique Chinese High Yoke Back Wood Armchair

H 47.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, circa 1900
Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, circa 1900

Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, circa 1900

H 21 in W 15.75 in D 14.5 in
Pair of 19th century Chinese folding armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of 19th-century Chinese folding armchairs, the arched backs profusely carved and detailed with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th century Chinese folding armchairs
Pair of 19th century Chinese folding armchairs

Pair of 19th century Chinese folding armchairs

H 37.5 in W 21 in D 28 in
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools

H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900

H 21 in W 19 in D 19 in
19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare 19th century Chinese carved hongmu hardwood chair with marble inset, the shaped
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair
19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair

19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair

H 36 in W 19.75 in D 16 in
Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
home as versatile everyday seating. Hand-crafted of pine, the tapered stool has a rectangular seat
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool, c. 1900

H 21 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs. Wide horseshoe frame design that is extremely
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs

H 35 in W 27 in D 27 in
Provincial Chinese Tapered Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Tapered Stool, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Tapered Stool, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Tapered Stool, c. 1900

H 21 in W 13.5 in D 12.75 in
19th Century Chinese Southern Administrator's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine 19th century Chinese huali (rosewood) Southern Administrator's armchair with gently curved
Category

1850s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Southern Administrator's Chair
19th Century Chinese Southern Administrator's Chair

19th Century Chinese Southern Administrator's Chair

H 38 in W 23.75 in D 18 in
Chinese Prosperity Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century ceramic garden stool from China's Zhejiang province keeps with tradition
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Prosperity Drum Stool, c. 1900
Chinese Prosperity Drum Stool, c. 1900

Chinese Prosperity Drum Stool, c. 1900

H 14.75 in Dm 10.5 in
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Antique Chinese Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique Chinese seating on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right piece of antique Chinese seating, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made item from our selection of antique Chinese seating over the years, but those crafted by Zitan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Seating?

The average selling price for a piece of antique Chinese seating at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $76,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Chinese Seating
  • How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
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    PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • How to know if my Chinese porcelain is antique?
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    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

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