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Bring timeless elegance to your interior with this exceptional Ming-style horseshoe armchair (Quanyi). Crafted mid-to-late 20th century from a dense, …
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Bring timeless elegance to your interior with this exceptional Ming-style horseshoe armchair (Quanyi). Crafted mid-to-late 20th century from a dense, premium Asian hardwood (high-grade Hongmu/Rosewood variants), this statement piece beautifully marries traditional Chinese design principles with functional artistry. It serves as a striking accent chair for a living room, study, or hallway.
The Crest Rail: Features the iconic, sweeping U-shaped horseshoe armrest that terminates gracefully in outward-turning hand-carved scrolls.
The curved rail is seamlessly constructed with tight, masterfully executed interlocking joints.
The Splat: The gently contoured S-curve back splat aligns naturally with the spine and showcases a beautifully carved, low-relief square medallion featuring a stylized traditional "Shou" (寿) symbol, symbolizing longevity, good health, and prosperity.
The Seat & Underside: Features a spectacular, flush-fit solid wood panel set into a classic mitered frame. The panel boasts a striking, book-matched ribbon grain pattern with a deep, natural luster.
The underside confirms authentic, high-end bench craftsmanship, utilizing a traditional central structural brace and floating-panel construction that allows the wood to breathe naturally with humidity changes.
Zero Modern Fasteners: Built entirely using traditional, interlocking joinery. There are absolutely no modern metal L-brackets, pocket screws, or staples.
The Base: Supported by sturdy straight legs terminating in inward-turned horse-hoof feet, reinforced with clean, geometric aprons and structural stretchers.
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- Dimensions
- 29.5ʺW × 27ʺD × 30.5ʺH
- Styles
- Ming
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 16.0 in
- Styled After
- George Zee
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- As depicted, the chair displays patina, consistent with its age; not taking away from its esthetics or functionality. As depicted, the chair displays patina, consistent with its age; not taking away from its esthetics or functionality. less
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