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Pair of Chinese Stacked Stretcher Walnut Stools, c. 1850

$2,980per set
£2,242.39per set
€2,592.37per set
CA$4,207.85per set
A$4,562.54per set
CHF 2,421.28per set
MX$56,193.44per set
NOK 30,010.30per set
SEK 28,322.82per set
DKK 19,350.08per set

About the Item

More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. These square stools (fang deng) from Shanxi province date to the mid-19th century and are crafted of lacquered walnut with balanced proportions and traditional joinery. The seat frames and stretchers are expertly designed with ribbed carvings and rounded corners, meant to imitate the strips of bamboo or willow used in early Chinese bentwood furniture. As though woven by hand, the stacked aprons and humpback stretchers appear to wrap gracefully around each of the round corner legs, a charming detail that keeps the wooden tables feeling light and open. The original lacquer finishes have faded with time and developed a soft patina that calls to be touched.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZHA061A & ZHA061B1stDibs: LU820043948972

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