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Vintage Chinese Southern Official Arm Chairs

Item Details

A pair of vintage Chinese Southern Official armchairs. The chairs are crafted from elm and and have a red lacquered finish. Each chair has an ornately carved splat to the center with open fretwork and carved dragons to each arm. The rectangular seats have a natural finish and boast carved aprons below. Official’s Chairs were used by honored dignitaries at public and governmental functions. These chairs appear to date to the early twentieth century.

Condition

- one piece has a small crack to each front corner of the seat

Dimensions

24.0" W x 37.0" H x 17.0" D

- measurement of one chair

Item #

17CLT040-196

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