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Place of Origin: Chinese
Set of Four Chinese Official's Chairs, Rosewood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Buffalo, NY
A finely crafted set, four Chinese official's chairs. The center yoke back panel has elegantly carved section. The front leg apron is also beautifully carved. Retains foot rail joining legs. The lacquer finish on the chairs is original. Often this style of chair was referred to as an officials chair, since only a person of high status could afford to have such an elaborate chair...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Category

Early 1900s Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Large Handmade Camphor Wood Root Chair from China, 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese 20th century large chair was handmade from Camphor wood root. This chair showcases a great variety of wood tints while a bright transparent varnish enhances the organic ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Marvelous Bamboo Antique Corner Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bamboo corner chair with incredible finials and antique patina. Measure: seat height 17.
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1950s Vintage Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Isle Stool, Vidar Pastel Blue
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size S by Formiing, Vidar Pastel Blue Fabric: Vidar 723 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Halli...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'Lazy Chairs' in walnut, black lacquer with a natural cracked wear that gives the chairs an exciting and artistic look. Ming style, early 19th century China. The term 'Laz...
Category

19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elm Top Hat Official Chair, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province hand carved elm top hat official chair - pair This pair of rare antique Shanxi Province top hat official chairs have all its original red color and patina. T...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Ember Chair, Midcentury Style Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ember Chair is a versatile seat made using traditional joinery techniques. The wide, curved backrest is cut from solid white oak. Also available with a...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

VINTAGE ORIENTAL CHINESE TEAK CARVED FLOWER AND BIRD ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautiful vintage Oriental Chinese armchair, crafted in solid teak wood with a warm, natural finish. The chair features an intricately carved back splat wit...
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20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Teak

Asthetic Shape, Natural Beige Fiberglass Sofa with Cushion by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead sofa by kar Dimensions: W 180 x D 100 x H 70 cm. Materials: FRP. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Outline Dining Chair, Harald Beige
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outline Dining Chair by Formiing, Harald Beige Fabric: Harald 423 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Hallin...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Chinese Black Lacquer Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With its strong lines and upright stature, this imposing piece of furniture was the chair of choice for a 19th-century administrator in northern China. Known as guanmaoyi or official...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Walnut Spindleback Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This walnut chair from the early 20th-century owes its graceful design to the styles and techniques that emerged during the Ming dynasty, the golden age of Chinese furniture design. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Outline Dining Chair, Steelcut Mist Green
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outline Dining Chair by Formiing, Steelcut Mist Green Fabric: Steelcut 160 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT ...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Pair of Asian Chairs Red Lacquered Wood 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Chinese chairs in red lacquered wood. The back of the latter is reminiscent of the bonnet worn by the scholars. The very straight lines of the set give it a very des...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered 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 traditio...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style. Handcrafted vintage Mid Century Modern elmwood Chinese export chairs There is no structural damages on the chair...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Interlock Armless Dining Chair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Interlock Chair Armless - our signature dining chair with a nod to traditional interlocking timber furniture. crafted in solid ash, th...
Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Ash

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Dining Chairs, circa 1920-1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in the 1920s to satisfy the worldwide hunger for all things Art Deco, these unique chairs combine the streamlined style of the era with a Classic Chinese aesthetic. The beautifu...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

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...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Alp Chair in Genuine Leather & Oak Wood By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Alp Leather Dining Chair - crafted from solid ash and genuine leather, the alp chair evokes mountain profiles, with timber legs inspired by the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Ash

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century elmwood administrator's chairs are from northern China and feature arching back splats hand carved with traditional motifs including peonies, sparrows, and ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'Lazy Chairs' in walnut, black lacquer with a natural cracked wear that gives the chairs an exciting and artistic look. Ming style, early 19th century China. The term 'Lazy'...
Category

19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair
By Knoll
Located in Commerce, CA
A Herman Miller Brand! Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair (1928) by Knoll is a comfortable cantilever design with a poetic blend of materials. Named after his daughter Francesca, the icon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Steel, Metal

Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of vintage faux bamboo arm chairs. 2 pairs available. Fabric in good condition- back cushion can be removed to show the faux bamboo instead.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century A fine 19th century Chinese huali (rosewood) chair with spindle backsplat, woven cane seat, and wood ca...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

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...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pair of Lumisource Andrews Chairs New Without Box
Located in Freehold, NJ
Sit in style with the tufted leatherette upholstery and comfortable plush seating of the Andrew Chair. With a padded back and armrests, you'll always want to take a moment to sit bac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Exquisite Pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Carved Rosewood Chairs Asian Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exquisite pair of Chinese carved rosewood chairs made in the Classic Ming style. Featuring geometric carved backs and arms and chow legs...
Category

1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Evolution of a Chair, Stainless Steel Collection by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Piece unique. The four-piece set is one example that demonstrates the process when Zhoujie Zhang created his digital chairs. While the chair in the set is only one in thousands of va...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair Chinese Black Ebonized Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century. These are straight back chairs made for the countryside of China. the...
Category

1860s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th-century elmwood chairs owe their graceful design to the refined styles and carpentry techniques that emerged during the Ming dynasty, the golden age of Chinese furniture d...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

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...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th century Chinese Pair of Laquered Elm Chairs, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A beautiful pair of Chinese lacquered elm chairs dating from the 19th century. Beautiful floral decoration on the seats. Used condition. Chinese craftsmanship.
Category

1890s Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Tall Back Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, these 19th-century tall back chairs exemplify the refined forms of Ming-dynasty furniture design. The chairs are designed after the 'southe...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Slatted Turn Chair, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual early 20th-century chair can be raised or lowered with just a turn of the seat. A chair in two parts, the slatted seat and high back are connected to the square base by ...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Chairs

Materials

Iron

Isle Stool Large, Hallingdal Charcoal
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size L by Formiing, Hallingdal Charcoal Fabric: Hallingdal 153 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool

Isle Stool Large, Vidar Taupe
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size L by Formiing, Vidar Taupe Fabric: Vidar 143 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Hallingdal,...
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2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Isle Stool Large, Vidar Pastel Blue
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size L by Formiing, Vidar Pastel Blue Fabric: Vidar 723 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Halli...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Isle Stool, Hallingdal Beige
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size S by Formiing, Hallingdal Beige Fabric: Hallingdal 200 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: H...
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2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool

Isle Stool, Vidar Navy
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size S by Formiing, Vidar Navy Fabric: Vidar 743 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Hallingdal, ...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Pair of Old Rough Chinese High Chairs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The original finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving a soft, natural organic feel to the chairs. Rear legs have a piece added years ago due to wear: but I didn'...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Bow Tie Chair in Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bow tie chair is a perfect example of Zhoujie’s philosophy of actionless. Like a force of an airplane, polymerizing inward and flowing with natural ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour 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 crest rail 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...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Lost Space 2 Armchair by the Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost space 2 armchair by The Shaw Dimensions: D120 x W 90 x H82 cm Materials: Resin Weight: 20 kg. Lost space The sun rose and instantly illuminated ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Design, High Lacquered Black Ash Wood Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bench by kar Dimensions: W 120 x D 41 x H 42 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss. Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a tex...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Horseshoe Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Chinese horseshoe back armchair. Made from sturdy bamboo with a black lacquered seat and back splat details.
Category

19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Hand-sculpted Black Ash Wood Chair Matte Finish by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Chair Matte Finish by kar Dimensions: W 38 x D 56 x H 97 cm Materials: Ash Wood, Matte. Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortois...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Type Chairs in Aluminum, by Jonas Trampedach for Hay
By HAY, Jonas Trampedach
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Danish designer Jonas Trampedach, Type Chair’s name and aesthetics are derived from the perception of an archetypal chair. Type’s distinctively shaped back gives it a un...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Glee Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Glee Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 53 x H 64 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, leather. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary an...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Glee Chair by DAaZ
Glee Chair by DAaZ
$1,447 / item
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Anglo Chinese Hand Carved Savonarola Armchairs Dragons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Anglo Chinese hand carved Savonarola type armchairs with Dragon heads A very good looking a...
Category

Early 1900s Anglo-Japanese Antique Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Tooth Shape, Natural Plain Beige Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tooth stool by kar Dimensions: W 60 x D 45 x H 43 cm Materials: FRP Available in black Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We s...
Category

2010s Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Stone Shadow Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Shadow Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 62 x W 57.7 x H 92 cm. Materials: Ash wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary an...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of 2 Black Ocean 2 and 3 Stools by the Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black ocean 2 and 3 stools by The Shaw Dimensions: D32.5 x W 32.5 x H97 cm //D32.5 x W 32.5 x H60 Materials: Stainless Steel Weight: 28 kg B L A C K O C E A N I open...
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2010s Post-Modern Chinese Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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