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Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair

$2,800per set
£2,124.58per set
€2,429.26per set
CA$3,910.84per set
A$4,348.32per set
CHF 2,270.45per set
MX$52,929.68per set
NOK 28,970.01per set
SEK 27,143.51per set
DKK 18,130.03per set
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About the Item

A stunning pair of 20th century Chinese yoke back armchairs crafted of cypress, baimu. The chairs of typical style and construction, and known as official's hat chairs or yoke back chairs, because of the shape of the crest rail. The chairs solidly constructed in the antique style of cypress wood, known as baimu in Chinese. The wood a wonderful blonde color with an attractive grain and nice luster. The chairs mostly unadorned, save for a small low relief carving of a coiled dragon to the center of the shaped back splats.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Ming (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894711157041

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