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Pair of Chinese Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs, c. 1850

$2,880per set
£2,163.54per set
€2,494.91per set
CA$3,996.38per set
A$4,440.86per set
CHF 2,327.06per set
MX$54,459.17per set
NOK 29,680.23per set
SEK 27,922.07per set
DKK 18,620.94per set
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About the Item

This pair of provincial 19th century armchairs from Shanxi province offers an unusual play on traditional forms. The chairs are designed in a classical style known as a "yoke-back chair," defined by a tall back, curved arms, a flat back yoke, and a protruding top crest rail. Though typically a grand chair of rare materials, these yoke-back chairs incorporate elements of more rustic furniture, crafted with bentwood frames, slatted bamboo seats and imprecise lines for a wabi-sabi feel. The backsplats are carved with round chrysanthemum medallions for longevity and the sinuous top rails end in carvings that imitate the cinched fabric of a coin purse. The original finish of red-brown lacquer has softly faded from years of use for a timeworn appearance and burnished texture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Elm,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CALM0011stDibs: LU820042132872

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