Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Set of 4 important Asian armchairs with Bats and Cranes, Indochina, Circa 1880

About the Item

Superb set of 4 important Asian armchairs in carved Chinese mahogany wood (toona sinensis). Carved with plant and animal motifs: 3 sculpted bats (symbols of good fortune, happiness and longevity), in the center of each file is a scene depicting cranes/herons in a lake lined with bamboo and where water lilies float . In good condition, small traces of use, small losses. Indochina (Vietnam) or South China. Circa 1880-1900 It was then the period of Japonism (1870-1910) and the colonies, furniture and objects from the Far East were then fashionable, they came from China, Indochina, or Japan, when they were not reinterpreted by European cabinetmakers (Viardot, Perret & Vibert, etc.). Dimensions: Height: 93cm Seat height: 43cm Depth: 50cm Width: 67cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    VÉZELAY, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6868238352772
More From This SellerView All
  • Asian ironwood cabinet / Wardrobe inlaid with bone, Indochina, circa 1880
    Located in VÉZELAY, FR
    Indochina or south china. Circa 1880-1900 Brass hinges, handles and padlocks Double door cabinet with two shelves Pretty marquetry: vegetation, birds, mythological creatures / deitie...
    Category

    Antique 1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires

    Materials

    Wood, Bone

  • Set of 4 Asian Armchairs in Carved and Inlaid Wood, circa 1900-1920
    Located in VÉZELAY, FR
    Set of 4 elegant Asian lounge armchairs. In carved wood inlays with many animal and vegetal scenes: birds, flowers, plants... Chinoiserie / Chinese Export, Indochina or southern ...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

    Materials

    Wood

  • Asian Cabinet in carved wood with Bats, Vietnam or South China, Circa 1880
    Located in VÉZELAY, FR
    Superb Asian Cabinet in carved Chinese mahogany (toona sinensis). Carved with plant and animal motifs: 1 bat carved at the bottom of the piece of furniture. Very beautiful furnishi...
    Category

    Antique 1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Cabinets

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Important high pedestal table/ column in carved wood, circa 1880, Indochina
    Located in VÉZELAY, FR
    Asian work, Indochina or South China, circa 1880 Central shaft carved with animals and floral scenes: deer, doe, bats, butterflies, rats, peacocks, flowers, birds, plants... In ex...
    Category

    Antique 1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Pedestals

    Materials

    Wood

  • Important Asian Cabinet in carved wood, Vietnam or China, Circa 1880
    Located in VÉZELAY, FR
    Important Asian Cabinet in carved wood, Vietnam or China, Circa 1880 Superb Asian Cabinet in carved Chinese mahogany (toona sinensis) and inlaid wood. Carved with plant and animal ...
    Category

    Antique 1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Cabinets

    Materials

    Wood

  • Walnut Office Armchair with Lion Heads, Renaissance Revival, France, circa 1880
    Located in VÉZELAY, FR
    Large armchair / antique throne in carved walnut with lion heads. Beautiful beige, yellow and green multicolored fabric of good quality. Neo / Reviv...
    Category

    Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Armchairs

    Materials

    Fabric, Wood, Walnut

You May Also Like
  • Armchair with footstool, France, circa 1880.
    Located in Chorzów, PL
    Armchair with footstool, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions Armchair height 103 cm, seat height 46 cm width 76 cm depth. 68 cm
    Category

    Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs

    Materials

    Oak

  • Set of Six Masonic Throne Armchairs in Oak, circa 1880
    Located in Faversham, GB
    A stunning set of six Masonic throne armchairs in oak. Carved triangular pediments with broad back panels and carved finials over a dished seat. Each armrest features two quatrefoil ...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Armchairs

    Materials

    Oak

  • Pair of Indochinese Armchairs, circa 1880-1900
    Located in Paris, FR
    Pair of Indochinese armchairs, circa 1880-1900, in finely carved and openwork ironwood, inlaid with a rich decoration of mother of pearl Marquetry. The two armchairs are identical b...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

    Materials

    Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

  • Pair of Indochinese Armchairs, circa 1880-1900
    Located in Paris, FR
    Pair of Indochinese armchairs, circa 1880-1900, in finely carved and openwork ironwood, inlaid with a rich decoration of mother-of-pearl marquetry. The two armchairs are identical b...
    Category

    Late 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

    Materials

    Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

  • Beautiful Set of Four Transition Style Armchairs "A Chassis", France, Circa 1880
    By Michel Gourdin
    Located in PARIS, FR
    Beautiful set of four Transition style armchairs "à la Reine" and "à châssis", in carved and gilded wood and decorated with a flowery lampas by the Maison Ta...
    Category

    Antique 1880s French Armchairs

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • Bobbin Armchairs, England, circa 1880
    Located in Culver City, CA
    Bobbin Armchairs England circa 1880 Ebonised frame with red velvet armrests and original rush seats. 25”w x 20”d x 33.75”h x 14”seat.
    Category

    Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

    Materials

    Velvet, Wood

Recently Viewed

View All