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Pair of Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Depth: 20" // This pair of provincial 19th century armchairs from Shanxi province offers an unusual play on traditional forms. The chairs are designed in a classical style known as a "yoke-back chair," defined by a tall back, curved arms, a flat back yoke, and a protruding top crest rail. Though typically a grand chair of rare materials, these yoke-back chairs incorporate elements of more rustic furniture, crafted with bentwood frames, slatted bamboo seats and imprecise lines for a wabi-sabi feel. The backsplats are carved with round chrysanthemum medallions for longevity and the sinuous top rails end in carvings that imitate the cinched fabric of a coin purse. The original finish of red-brown lacquer has softly faded from years of use for a timeworn appearance and burnished texture.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Asian
Dealer Reference #:	CALM001
Incollect Reference #:	816079

Dimensions

W.	25.5 in;	H.	43.5 in;
W.	64.77 cm;	H.	110.49 cm;

Message from Seller:

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