Antique Chinese Ming Arm ChairCirca 1800-1849

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This Antique Chinese Arm Chair is traditional known as "Southern Official-Hat Chairs" （南官帽椅）in ancient China. Intricate carvings of traditional Chinese … Read more This Antique Chinese Arm Chair is traditional known as "Southern Official-Hat Chairs" （南官帽椅）in ancient China. Intricate carvings of traditional Chinese "scroll" design motif decorate the back splats of the chairs. Both the arms and the back splats of the chairs are carved with deep curves. The front panel underneath the seat is uniquely carved into "arch" shape". Original patina and wear. There are carved metal decoration on all corners and joints of the chair. The chair is handcrafted and structured with wooden pegs and tenon structure, which is the very traditional craftsmanship for furniture making in ancient China. Made from elm wood with beautiful natural wood grain, the chair is very solid and has been kept in excellent condition. Circa early of 19th century. (this is a single chair)

Size: W22.75" x D19" x H39" See less