Chinese Art Deco Dining Chair, circa 1920-1930s

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...

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...

A very elegant dining room chairs in white vinyl and polished wood finish. In excellent condition, recently revised by an expert ebanist.

Dining chair, oak, fabric, France, 1940s Late French Art Deco dining chair. This chair in solid oak features beautifully shaped sculptural legs and frame. Its armrests are rounded a...