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A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Official's Chairs

About the Item

Lovely pair of Chinese officials chairs. Featuring a decorative back splat. 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. This pair was purchased by a Chicago area businessman during a trip to Beijing in 1996 (his name and the date are written on the underside of the chair). His family said they were purchased from an antiques dealer in Beijing that said the chairs were from early 1900 (original paperwork wasn't found).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Seat Height: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pearwood
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The seat of one chair appears to have been repaired at some point. See images. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8831241706592

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