Chinese Red Lacquer Roundback Chair, c. 1850

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-Tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...

This pair of elmwood roundback armchairs was made over a hundred and fifty years ago in China’s Shanxi province. Touched by the personal aesthetic s...

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...

With clean lines and balanced proportions, these 19th-century tall back chairs exemplify the refined forms of Ming-dynasty furniture design. The chairs are designed after the 'southe...

The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...

Red lacquer child's chair with fine pierce carving and single drawer on the side.

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They are commonly referred to as 'Deng Gua Yi', which means lamp. The backrest of these chairs is reminiscent of the construction from which two lanterns were hung. This seat, somet...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1880-1900 Chinese Export Bergère side chairs with hand painted and lacquered finish...

Charming pair of Chinese chairs in red lacquered wood. The back of the latter is reminiscent of the bonnet worn by the scholars. The very straight lines of the set give it a very des...

A early 19th century qing dynasty cabinet boasting a deep red patina from the Shanxi Province, circa. 1820-1830. The façade showcases two doors fitted with a traditional round medal...