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Carving Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Carving Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
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Carving Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Pair of Carved Officials Hat Chairs From Shanxi - Late 19th Century
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Front View Of Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Carving Detail From Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Arm Rest Detail From Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Pain Of Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Front View Of Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Side View Of Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Back Of Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Carving Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Carving Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Arm Rest Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Carving Detail From Option One Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19thC| Indigo Antiques
Pair of Carved Officials Hat Chairs From Shanxi - Late 19th Century
Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Front View Of Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Carving Detail From Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Arm Rest Detail From Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Option 2 Antique Carved Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques

Pair of Carved Officials Hat Chairs From Shanxi - Late 19th Century

SKU: M651 19th Century, from Shanxi, China
Dimensions:
W68 x D53 xH105 cm
Quality:
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These antique Chinese chairs are usually known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat. They are sometimes also called high yoke back chairs and were one of the earliest styles of Chinese chairs to emerge. They were often made in pairs for a husband and wife.

The back is the most important element of these chairs and this depicts a qilin, a symbol of luck, prosperity & wisdom. The arm supports are wavy which signified good energy.

These chairs are from Shanxi province in Northern China and are made from a mix of northern elm (yumu) and southern elm (jumu / zelkova) and were originally lacquered with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away in many parts.

Hat chairs were usually placed on each side of a wine or tea table and can be seen depicted in ancestor portraits and Chinese pith painting scenes.

Similar examples can be found in many books on Antique Chinese furniture including 'Chinese Furniture' by Mazurkewich - Fig 88.

 

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