Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Antique Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Curving Back and Carved Rears Would suit a period or modern property.
Elm
Rustic Primitive Antique Chinese Folding Travel Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
Primitive rustic folding Chinese travel chair from the early 20th century. Hand woven seat in a natural fibre. Primitive crafted wood. The chair is in good condition with a natural...
Elm
Antique Carved Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Chairs CA1900
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional matching pair of antique provincial Chinese side chairs (often referred to as "wedding" chairs), dating to the late Qing Dynasty.
Elm
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Antique Elm Folding Armchair - Early 20th Century
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this stunning antique elm folding armchair, dating back to the early 20th century. Handcrafted in China, this armchair features a uniq...
Metal
Pair, Antique Carved Elmwood Arm Chairs from China
Located in Round Top, TX
This attractive pair of arm chairs were crafted in the early to mid 1800's in China. The majority of the original darker finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving...
Wood, Elm
Good Pair Chinese Hall Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of Chinese painted hall chairs, with raffia seats, in very good original condition. 43" high 22" wide 17" depth 20" seat height You are welcome to view this item a...
Elm
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 comfortable. Newly reupholstered in a Chinese Double Happiness black and white fabric. Sea...
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elm Child Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province hand carved elm child chair.
Wood, Elm
Antique Chinese Elm Hardwood Horseshoe Oriental Huanghuali Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Chinese Elm Hardwood Horseshoe Oriental Huanghuali Lounge Arm Chair with Wove...
Hardwood
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elm Top Hat Official Chair, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province hand carved elm top hat official chair - pair This pair of rare antique Shanxi Province top hat official chairs have all its original red color and patina. T...
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm Dining / Office Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm dining / office chairs - Set of 3 These Antique Elm Red Lacquers Dining Chairs are from the Shanxi Province of China.
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved chair made of lacquered elmwood. This chair displays a classic Chinese shape with its rounded armrests and carved back. Below the seat, a brace carved ...
Wood, Elm
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note...
Elm
Antique Chinese Lacquered Yumu Wood Side Chair with Hand-Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Chinese yumu wood accent chair from the early 20th century, with dark brown lacquer finish, fretwork motifs and carved splat. This exquisite Chinese side chair features...
Elm
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Pair of Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Wilmington, DE
This set of two antique Ming-style Chinese horseshoe chairs dates to the 19th century. They both feature elmwood. One chair measures 22" W x 23" D x 34.5" H and the other measures 22...
Elm
Antique Chinese Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A well crafted armchair , circa 1900, from Ningbo, China. The chair has a backsplat with relief carving in contrasting colors. Well made joints and a soft patina. Very gently restored.
Elm
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Chair Hall Side Bedroom
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 19th century Chinese carved elm hall, side, occasional or bedroom chair.
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chairs
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood and willow bentwood chairs. 19th century, Northern China.
Elm, Willow
Antique Folding Lounge Chair, China, 1900
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Ming Dynasty model reproduction seat in elm wood and brass-plated metal. Folding seat. Hand carving processes.
Elm
A 19th Century Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Armchair Late Qing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A late 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Armchair in Elm. Superb form with horseshoe back and sweeping arms that hug your wrists perfectly. A single vertical slat backrest with solid ...
Wood, Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Elm Quanyi Horseshoe Back Armchair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This stunning 19th century Chinese Quanyi armchair showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive design of the period. Crafted from warm, honey-brown elm, the chair’s super...
Wood, Elm
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H 41.5 in W 18 in D 23.25 in
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Ming Style Figural Arm Chair Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 19th century Ming style arm chair. Made of elm, featuring a figural mask on back of seat and carved dueling dragons on lower apron.
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Elmwood Hat Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
A Qing Dynasty pair of high back officials hat chairs from Shanxi, China, exquisitely handcrafted in the 19th century. Though made during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912), the design o...
Metal
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H 40 in W 29 in D 21 in
2 Antique Chinese Export Hight Relief Dragon Carved Elm Dining Throne Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Early 20th century Chinese armchairs. Made from elm in a deep black finish with elaborately carved high relief dragon back and figural arms over dragon legs. Back panel shows a flo...
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Horseshoe Back Official Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elm horseshoe back official chair This Antique Shanxi Province Horseshoe back official chair is made from elm and has its original color and patina. Circa E...
Wood, Elm
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H 35.24 in W 23.43 in D 23.82 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Tub Armchairs +Slideout Rolling Footrests
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe chairs with slide out roller footrests.
Elm
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of Chinese horseshoe chairs with slat backs featuring carved depictions with upholstered seat cushions.
Elm
Antique Chinese Elmwood Child Chair - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Elmwood Child Chair - Pair These antique elm chairs are from the south of China.
Elm
Antique Chinese Wooden Yoke Armed - Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique yoke-armed horseshoe chairs are made from elm wood during the 1850s, giving it a very solid and sturdy structure.
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Pair of Antique Chinese chairs, early 20th century. These Chinese horse shoe chairs are made from Northern Elm (yumu) from Northern China with a beautiful patina.
Elm
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H 40 in W 16 in D 22 in
Antique Light Brown Lacquered and Carved Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese chair made with light brown lacquered elmwood. This chair displays openwork on the back with wood rods, adorned with two small carved details. The rectangular ...
Elm, Wood
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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Pair of antique "Lazy Chairs" in Original Beautiful Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of "lazy chairs" in walnut with an unusual original beautiful black crackled lacquer patina. Elegantly done, China, 1780-1820. (They are called "lazy chairs" because of the ver...
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Elm Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese hardwood horseshoe back armchairs, each curved back with downswept arms and outswept hand grips, centring an elegant shaped pierced splat, flanked by cylindrical st...
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Elmwood Hat Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
A Qing Dynasty pair of high back officials hat chairs from Shanxi, China, exquisitely handcrafted in the 19th century. Though made during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912), the design o...
Rattan, Elm
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H 40 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Antique Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Scholar's Chairs with Sinuous Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique late Qing Dynasty elmwood scholar's ceremonial chairs from the early 20th century, with dark patina and sinuous back splats. This pair of antique late Qing Dynasty ...
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Side / Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Side / Dining Chair This beautiful red elm side chair from the Shanxi Province of China can be used as a statement piece in any room or be a ...
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
19th Century Elm Yoke-Back Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Antique high-backed Elm chairs with a smooth back support. At first this type of chair was used by royalty but then spread to the elite classe. The curves of the back splat and the a...
Elm
Set of Six Antique Chinese Elm Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Antique Chinese Elm Dining Chairs With Arms & Hand Carved Back Detail
Elm
PAIR of Antique Ming Style Chinese Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
Classic straight Chinese arm chairs, turn of century in the earlier style. Quite comfortable. Very nice color of elm.
Elm
Chinese Folding Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese folding chair made from elm wood with leather strips.
Pair of Antique Chinese Horse Shoe Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of antique Chinese horse shoe back chairs, with cane seating.
Cane, Elm, Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Chairs in Elm Wood
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe chairs in Elm Wood, excellent old patina, great and warm shine of the wood, very decorative pair of chairs, can be placed in various rooms in you ho...
Elm
Antique Chinese Officials Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An unusually large pair of antique Chinese officials chairs with fan shaped seats. From Shanxi Province. CH339 abhayatribeca.com
Elm
Elm wood Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese elm wood accent arm chairs. Priced individually.
Antique Elmwood Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
PAIR OF ANTIQUE NORTHERN CHINESE ELM WOOD HORSESHOE CHAIRS, CIRCA 1862-1875...PURCHASED IN CHINA FROM CHINA ART ASSOCIATION IN FEBRUARY 1996...WOOD SEATS - MOULDED SHAPED CARVED BAC...
Elm
Antique Official's Hat Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A nicely proportioned pair of official's hat armchairs. From Shandong province, circa 1900.
Elm
pair of antique spindle back chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a wonderful pair of spindle back chairs from N. China. Polished elmwood with a pronounced grain, and great detailing around the apron contrasts with the linear quality of the spindl...
Elm
Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in Wilmington, DE
An antique Ming-style Chinese elm chair dating to the late 19th century.
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Hat Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Chinese hat chairs with curved backs and beautiful patina. From Shanxi Province, c.1880. CH361
Elm
Antique Chinese Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A classically proportioned pair of antique elm Chinese side chairs from Shanxi Province, circa 1900.
Elm
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