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Pair of Chinese Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs, c. 1850
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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)
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- 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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