Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Antique Chinese Furniture With an Antique Horseshoe Chair & Ancestor Painting | Indigo Antiques
Carving Detail From Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Reverse Of Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Arm Detail From Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Rattan Detail From Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
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Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chair - Late 19thC

SKU M604

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Description

This exceptionally good antique Chinese horseshoe chair dates to the 19th century and is constructed from elm & blackwood.
The horseshoe chair design originated in the Ming dynasty (1368 -1644) more than 500 years ago. The most iconic and one of the most graceful of Chinese chair designs, yuanyi (meaning round chair) were given the name horseshoe chair by westerners.

 

The rattan seat has been replaced as so many were damaged in the 20th century. At the same time the legs were repaired.  A ruyi symbol can be seen carved into the back. 


From China


62 x 46.5 x 97 (wxdxh cms)

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