Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chair, C. 1930

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When the Art Deco movement reached major Chinese cities like Tianjin and Shanghai, the design aesthetic that emerged was the … Read more When the Art Deco movement reached major Chinese cities like Tianjin and Shanghai, the design aesthetic that emerged was the perfect intersection of European modernism and Ming-dynasty refinement. This elegant Shanghai Deco side chair is a product of the era, dated to 1930s Canton and finely crafted of sumptuous rosewood and marble.

While the simple, square seat recalls traditional Chinese stools, the chair back is distinctly Shanghai Deco - sculpted with elaborate carvings and romantic bentwood curves. Surrounding an inset panel of black & white marble, the cloud-like swirls and botanical flourishes imbue the chair with sinuous movement, suggestive of Art Nouveau influences.

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Seat: 20"H See less