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Pair of Chinese Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs

$2,240per set
$2,800per set20% Off
£1,712.60per set
£2,140.75per set20% Off
€1,972.57per set
€2,465.71per set20% Off
CA$3,138.93per set
CA$3,923.66per set20% Off
A$3,504.32per set
A$4,380.40per set20% Off
CHF 1,836.21per set
CHF 2,295.26per set20% Off
MX$42,896.27per set
MX$53,620.34per set20% Off
NOK 23,319.88per set
NOK 29,149.84per set20% Off
SEK 21,987.68per set
SEK 27,484.60per set20% Off
DKK 14,721.48per set
DKK 18,401.85per set20% Off
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About the Item

Highly carved pair of Chinese elm yoke back officials hat chairs. Featuring a decorative back splat with figural scenes. The arms have a whimsical serpentine form and the spandrels on the crest and front apron have finely carved detail. Constructed with a mortise and tenon joinery and supported by square legs with a foot rest in the front. Also known as pagoda chairs, scholars chairs, and Guanmaoyi chairs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Beautifully crafted with a rich, distressed finish. Age appropriate wear and fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555212960451

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