Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Chair with Hand-Carved Pierced Splat

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A Chinese 19th century armchair with hand-carved medallion pierced back splat. This Chinese 19th century wooden armchair features an exquisite … Read more A Chinese 19th century armchair with hand-carved medallion pierced back splat. This Chinese 19th century wooden armchair features an exquisite hand-carved medallion on its back. This chair follows the Chinese tradition with a carved wooden base and a woven rattan seat. The base is reinforced by side stretchers, and adopts an elegant curved shape with finely carved details. The back is connected to the seat with two carved armrests. This back is adorned with a gorgeous hand-carved oval medallion depicting a peony and a bird, perhaps a crane, among openwork foliages. These auspicious patterns are surmounted by a jewelry-like motif. Thanks to its elegant carvings, this Chinese 19th century antique chair with hand-carved medallion will be an uncommon item in most homes as well as a perfect decorative seat in any living room. See less