Late 19th-Century Chinese Southern Official's Hat Armchairs, Set
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed Ming dynasty style Southern Official's Hat Armchairs set with beautiful
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Late 19th-Century Chinese Southern Official's Hat Armchairs, Set
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed Ming dynasty style Southern Official's Hat Armchairs set with beautiful
Wood
$2,900 / set
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
19 Century Antique Camphor Wood Chinese Southern Official's Hat Armchairs set
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed Ming dynasty style Southern Official's Hat Armchairs set with beautiful
Wood
19th Century Pair of Children's Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This pair of children’s chairs has a back frame in the Southern Official hat style. The seat is
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Tall Back Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
refined forms of Ming-dynasty furniture design. The chairs are designed after the 'southern official's hat
Elm
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
the playful opulence of Qing-dynasty furniture design. A variation on the southern official's hat
Elm
Pair of Chinese Chrysanthemum Lady's Chair, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
classic Chinese 'southern official's hat chair.' The side chair is crafted of elm (yumu) with mortise-and
Elm
$2,280 / set
H 32 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Chinese Merchant's Armchairs with Burlwood Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture designs. The single central backsplat is reminiscent of the southern official's hat armchair
Elm, Burl
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Armchairs, carved lower apron with spandrels on three sides.
A pair of southern official's hat armchairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of elm wood chairs of classical form with simple and elegant lines, the back rest and arm rests with gentle curvature.
A pair of short-backed southern official's hat armchairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of elm wood chairs of classical form with short curved backs and wood seats. The back splat is carved with two confronting dragon motifs in a central medallion, the lower spl...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Elm Wood & Bamboo Armchair
Located in Seattle, WA
remain. This traditional style of chair, is often characterized as the "Southern Official's Hat Armchair."
Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Short-Backed Southern Official’s Hat Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
are known as southern official’s hat chairs or writing chairs. It is believed that this style of chair
Wood
A Pair of Southern Official's Hat Armchairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
Made of Northern Elm wood in the last quarter of the 18th century, a great pair of arm chairs.
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H 37 in W 19.75 in D 15 in
A Pair of Huanghuali Southern Officials Hat (Nanguanmaoyi) Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese huanghuali and huamu (burlwood) inset nanguanmaoyi (southern official
Burl
Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall-back bamboo armchair is designed after the traditional 'southern official's hat chair
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Southern Official's Hat Chairs - 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of Southern Official’s Hat Armchairs 41h x 22w x 17d This style of chair is also called “Wen
Hardwood
Pair of Tall Back Bamboo Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
official's hat chair.' Woven rattan seat.
Bamboo, Rattan
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H 41 in W 22.25 in D 18.38 in
Set of Four Chinese Southern Official’s Hat Elm & Rattan Armchairs, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine set of four circa 1900 Qing dynasty Southern official’s hat armchairs in elm. Very handsome
Rattan, Elm
A pair of southern official's hat armchairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of chairs constructed from elm wood designed with a slightly tilted crest rail that make way to the well-matched splats, each with an openwork design at the top, in the middle...
Chinese Side Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Chinese Southern Official's Hat Side Chairs. Sold individually.
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Walnut Armchairs
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Southern Official’s Hat Armchair, sometimes referred to in Chinese as the refined scholar’s chair or
Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisans lacquered this bold, late 19th centu...
Elm, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese Official chair. Elmwood, original red and black lacquer. Back splat with vague remains of decorations (natural wear and tear). Carved scalloped aprons below the ...
Elm
Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century elmwood administrator's chairs are from northern China and feature arching back splats hand carved with traditional motifs including peonies, sparrows, and ...
Elm
Early 18th Century Chinese Day Bed
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This daybed inherits the simple but animated spirit of Ming Style furniture. The bed frame is finished with a round and tapered surface. A high waist is used both for decoration and ...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of elegant 19th-century elm wood chairs embody Ming-dynasty design with simple form yet complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back ...
Walnut
Pair of Wenyi Armchairs - 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of Wenyi Armchairs 37.25h x 22w x 16.75d This is a pair of Wenyi (scholar) armchairs. The crestrail does not have any protruding ends, but the arms do. This pair is considere...
Hardwood
Pair of Lamphangar Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This pair of lamphanger’s chairs has a very prominent upturned head piece. The back splat is divided into 4 sections. The second section is decorated with a 4 petal-plum blossom. The...
Hardwood
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