Vintage Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchair

Item Details

A vintage Chinese huanghuali horseshoe back armchair. This 20th century interpretation of the classic Ming Dynasty design features a curved crest leading into tightly scrolled hand holds, supported by a figural gilt mother of pearl inlay and penwork back splat. The arms include curved supports and the piece has a floating panel seat on a decorative apron including scrolling spandrels. The piece rises up on squared legs ending in scroll-form hoof feet. The chair is made of huanghuali or fragrant rosewood (Dalbergia odorifera). Unmarked

Matches 17DAL154-127

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Condition

- overall wear to heavy finish with various scuffs, scratches and small nicks, as well paint scuffs.

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Item #

17DAL154-131