Black Lacquered Chinese Chair

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...

These unusual ladies' chairs exemplify the beauty of exaggerated proportions. Each chair features a small, round seat, charmingly counterbalanced by wide back panels. A black lacquer...

For many years, rose chairs were thought to have been exclusively used by women due to their floral name. However, they were a universal form of seating, typically used for writing d...

Made for sharing and offering wine and spirits, this small table once gathered together convivial imbibers who engaged in group toasts and robust consumption. Dated to the 19th centu...

This elegant table chest was once used in the intimate quarters of a Qing-dynasty woman to store her cosmetics, jewelry, and other personal treasures. The wooden box is cloaked in la...

This mid-19th century fang deng (square stool) was made in Hebei province and crafted of elm foraged from the forests of northern China. The stretchers encircling the outer edges of the rounded legs highlight the masterful carpentry employed to create this very pure and simple form in the most elegant Ming fashion. This detail gives the design a natural flow and references bent bamboo. Chinese carpenters during the Qing dynasty held simplicity and craftsmanship in equal regard. In this spirit they emulated the simpler forms of bamboo furniture making that were popular in earlier times...

Pair of Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs. Wide horseshoe frame design that is extremely comfortable. Newly reupholstered in a Chinese Double Happiness black and white fabric. Sea...

French Empire style black lacquer chair The scroll topped rounded back on saber legs.

Chinese Chippendale chair with hand-loomed silk Ikat seat, lacquered in cinnabar.

With Greek key open backplate; on straight square legs; the squab seat cushion made of vintage Yves Saint Laurent fabric.

A pair of 19th century lacquered Chinese arm chairs.

Vintage Chinese ming style black lacquer & cowhide arm chair. Additional information: Materials: cowhide, lacquer, wood. Color: black. Period: ...