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Place of Origin: Chinese
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This series of four b...
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Late 19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Fen Hua Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Fen Hua Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 48 x W 56 x H 95 cm Materials: Limestone, wood. objective OBJECT an embodiment of our archite...
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2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

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Limestone

Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 45.5 x W 53.5 x H 78.5 cm Materials: Wood. objective OBJECT an embodiment of our architectural e...
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2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Temi Bar Chair, Minimalist Velvet Counter Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Temi Counter & Bar Chair is a counter / bar stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Counter & Bar Chair is great for...
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2010s Minimalist Chinese Chairs

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Velvet

Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the 19th-century Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs. Chinese Horseshoe Chairs initially crafted as seats of distinction, were exclusively res...
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Early 19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint

Pair of Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant horseshoe back armchairs. Beautiful form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in " ARCHITECTURE DIGEST ...
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Early 1900s Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, circa 1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems...
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1880s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs
By Studio Altar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs with Lacquered Panels and Muriel Brandolini Cushions 39"H x 23"W x 17"D (Seat Height w/out Cushion: 21"H)
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Wide Chair with Carved Back
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a large drawer for storage. The seat is set in the "floating panel" structure ensuring ...
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20th Century Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats. China, Qing dynasty, circa 1800–1900. Why we like them Their smart design, superb quality and richly patinated, original colour make these chairs a rare and desirable find, a versatile and decorative object, suitable for sleek and opulent interiors. This type of chair was popular in the Ming dynasty for its light construction and elegant appearance. Design and history The golden age of Chinese furniture spanned the Ming (1368-1644) to middle Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, when furniture suddenly leaped away from previous lacquered softwoods towards austere and refined pieces crafted from Southeast Asian hardwoods. The emphasis was on simplicity, often with little or no decoration, wonderful timber selection and complex mortise and tenon joinery. No nails were used, so pieces could be broken down and flat-packed for storage and travel. Zitan wood was favoured by the Imperial Palace, and lent itself to exceptionally fine carving. But honey-coloured and richly figured huanghuali was the favourite of the scholar officials who governed China. Those who could afford to, decorated their studios sparsely with just a few select and useful pieces of huanghuali furniture: a painting table, a pairs of open book cabinets, a highbacked armchair and a pair of side chairs, maybe an incense stand, a strange rock evoking a distant mountain, and a painting. In design and interior spacing they were the first true minimalists. For a brief discussion of the lowback armchair...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair Chinese Horseshoe Folding Hunting Chairs Jiao Yi
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of Chinese solid elmwood horseshoe folding chairs. Each chair constructed with a rounded metal mounted crestrail ending in outswept handrests. The back splat carved with qilin...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Petite Friture Week-End Chair in Jade Green Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler
By Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Week-End Chair in Jade Green Aluminium by Studio BrichetZiegler, 2017 The week-end collection is a full range of outdoor furniture, in aluminium grained epoxy paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

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Aluminum

19th Century Chinese Armchairs Pair Large Original
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large 19th century Chinese elmwood armchairs. An elegant crestrail meets the back stiles which extend all the way through the member of the seat frame to become the back le...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An early 20th century Chinese Horseshoe Chair of late Qing / early Republic Era. Superb form with horseshoe back and sweeping arms, single vertical slat carved backrest with roundel,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Lovely Antique Chinese Export 1920 Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon Throne Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export circa 1920 hand carved Throne chair with oversized Dragon back rest A very good looking well-made and deco...
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
fine and unusually large single Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Yoke back official hat armchair. circa 1850 China.
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 Baughman Style Thin Line Chrome & Black Faux Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality set of four comfortable and sturdy Baughman style dining chairs upholstered with faux black leather. The well crafted chrome frames would look great in a contemporary s...
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20th Century Modern Chinese Chairs

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Chrome

Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period chair from the early 20th century with vertical slats, pierced apron, pillar strut motifs and humpback stretchers. Exuding the richness of Chinese ...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna and Forest, Midcentury Style Chair in Oak
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The Ember chair...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Gilded Steel Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Brilliant Hollywood Regency set of six Chinese Ming style officials hat chairs. The chairs feature a modern redux crafted in stainless steel with a dramat...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Chinese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, continuous rounded crest rail is composed of thre...
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19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Asian Official Hat Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian official hat chair. very nice detail and very interesting chair. Some landscape gilt design on the spandrel.
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Carved Arm Chairs from China
Located in Round Top, TX
This attractive pair of arm chairs were crafted in the early to mid 1800's in China. The majority of the original finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving a soft, smooth organic feel to the chairs. Note the traditional curved and carved elements of the top, arms and base in addition to the figural carvings decorating the backs. Restored, strong and stable, these chairs are ready to be placed in your home. Any knicks, scratches, distress are commensurate with age and do not detract from the function of this pair. Seat height 20". ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Child's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer child's chair with fine pierce carving and single drawer on the side.
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1890s Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Temi Counter Chair, Minimalist Teja Velvet Counter Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Minimalist Chinese Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Red Hand Painted Chair Heavy Solid Wood Frame
Located in GB
We delighted to offer this lovely highly decorative Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted occasional chair A very well made good looking ...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Hongmu Wood Wedding Low Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A Qing dynasty (1644–1912) Chinese ox blood red lacquered parcel gilt carved Hongmu wood wedding chair. Unusual form featuring a concealed storage drawe...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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 traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period unusual diminutive wooden chair from the early 20th century with carved back, curving legs and cross stretcher. This late Qing Dynasty period diminutive wooden chair is a piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship that exudes subtle charm and elegance. With its delicately carved back, curving legs, and cross stretcher, this unusual chair is an eye-catching statement piece that will add character and history to any interior space. Embrace the intricate details and rich heritage of this late Qing Dynasty period wooden chair, showcasing the artistic prowess of Chinese master...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair, Antique Carved Elmwood Arm Chairs from China
Located in Round Top, TX
This attractive pair of arm chairs were crafted in the early to mid 1800's in China. The majority of the original darker finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Small Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Chair with Wooden Seat and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage elmwood Chinese horseshoe back chair from the mid 20th century, with side stretchers. Created in China during the midcentu...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rosewood chair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arms. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back, adorned with scrolling patterns and a central splat, accented with low-relief motifs surrounded by pierced foliage. Two open arms, decorated with carved motifs, flank the sides and rest on a rectangular wooden seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, connected to one another through side stretchers and accented with petite scrolls on the apron, echoing the feet's scrolling extremities. With its lovely patina and exquisite carved décor, this Chinese 19th century rosewood chair...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Rosewood

Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Very Rare Original Liberty's London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London signed Qing dynasty chair I have never seen one of these chair...
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Early 1900s Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersection between Tan’s interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms. The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botanical and human motifs most explicitly. The tension between the two references cause the works to become abstracted and take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality. The 33 Step chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm Armchair with Carved Traditional Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden lacquered elmwood armchair from the 19th century, with traditional auspicious motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm armchair features a straight, slightly in-curving back showcasing a splat carved with traditional motifs such as calligraphy, scholar's objects and foliage. Two curving arms come to rest on the wooden seat with recessed panel while the ensemble is raised on four straight legs connected to one another through aprons carved on three sides. Boasting a nice patina, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty elm...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs featuring a Shuangxi emblem on the backsplat. These carved chairs have a lacquer finish with...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Chairs

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Lacquer, Wood

Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note...
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Plume Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna Midcentury Lounge Chair in Wood, Leather
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Vegetable tanned leather w...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersection between Tan’s interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms. The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botanical and human motifs most explicitly. The tension between the two references cause the works to become abstracted and take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality. The 33 step chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Bergere Side Chairs Hand Painted & Lacquered Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1880-1900 Chinese Export Bergère side chairs with hand painted and lacquered finish...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Pine, Lacquer

Pair of Stunning circa 1800 Chinese Bamboo Primitive Occasional Chairs His & Her
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original pair of circa 1800 primitive Chinese bamboo framed occasional chairs A very rare and highly decorative pair of bamboo framed chairs,...
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Early 1800s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Bamboo

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved arms, and gooseneck front posts. This early 20th-century Ming Dynasty style weddin...
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Early 20th Century Ming Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese 19th Century Yumu Wood Chair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent chair with lacquered finish, carved medallion and skirt. This exquisite Chinese armchair features a rectangular pierced back, eleg...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted scenes and dark brown lacquered finish. This 19th century Chinese chair featur...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood, Elm, Rattan

20th Century Pair of Chinese Official Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from Elm Wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, these chairs are as sturdy as they are beautiful.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Yumu Official's Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood 'Official's Chair' from the 19th century, with fretwork and lacquered finish. This Chinese armchair features a rectangular pierced back accented with ...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese carved chair made of lacquered elmwood. This chair displays a classic Chinese shape with its rounded armrests and carved back. Below the seat, a brace carved panel showcases hand carved flower motifs while the the sides feature wing-shaped carved panels. This chair is lacquered, which greatly enhances the grain of the elmwood. The seat is made of rattan, which provides for more comfort than a simple wood seat might. This Chinese 19th century hand carved and lacquered elmwood chair...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood, Elm

Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna, Midcentury Style Chair in Oak
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The Ember chair...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Armchair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century hardwood oriental armchairs, with great original patina
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19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant horseshoe back armchairs. Beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...
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Early 1900s Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Elm Wood Children Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of elmwood children armchairs with relief carving, simple and beautiful form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...
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1920s Ming Vintage Chinese Chairs

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Wood

Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Nude, Midcentury Chair in Oak
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The Ember chair...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

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Oak

Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The iconic balloon lounge chair with its industrial look was the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen, who designed the chair in the 1950s. The design of the lou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chinese Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of armchairs is in curved wood. The backrest is curved and is paneled with friezes depict...
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18th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Cinese Bent Elm Wood Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. bent elm (umu) wood chair, only one available, made by well known Chinese chair making family. Soft and smooth wood. Very comfortable.
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

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Elm

Antique Elm Folding Armchair - Early 20th Century
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this stunning antique elm folding armchair, dating back to the early 20th century. Handcrafted in China, this armchair features a uniq...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Metal

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