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"En Pointe" Round Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900

About the Item

The distinctive, feathery grain of jichimu, or "chicken-wing wood," sets this woven top oval stool apart. Clearly influenced by Western design, this petite Chinese stool was likely crafted for the European export market. Like a ballet dancer frozen midstep, the stool's curved legs end in delicate feet balanced en pointe, creating the effect of being gracefully and perpetually in motion.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GDG027S1stDibs: LU820020834812

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