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Black Lacquered Round Back Armchair

Shandong Province, C18th

Dimensions: W:56.5 D:45 H:92 (cm)
Reference: CH196

£2,750

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  • Description

    An armchair with energy; it’s embracing crest rail with oversized outstretched arms welcome the sitter and the eye focuses on the backsplat’s fortuitous carvings. This C18th chair’s exquisite curvature follows complex carpentry.

    It is in remarkable condition with much of the original lacquer, crackled in parts, and protective metal braces. The rattan for the seat is new. Coming from Shandong, it was built with vernacular strength to withstand the harsh northern weather. It is a particularly good example of the chair that inspired Hans Wegner’s China Chair, which has been in production since the 1940’s, itself an icon of modern furniture.

    The curved backsplat tenons into the seat frame and crest rail and is thicker at the top for support. The rear stiles are rounded, curving elegantly forward at the top before being tenoned into the crest rail, then descending through the seat frame to become the back legs. This curvilinear form continues with the rounded front posts extending into the seat frame and becoming the front legs. Additional supporting posts are curved. The apron and spandrel are curvilinear, while the legs under the seat are rounded on the outside, echoing curves of the upper half, and squared on the inside to better hold tenoned stretchers and aprons.

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…signature feature is the beautiful continuous curvilinear crest rail…

  • Rare genuine antiques
  • Highly appreciated sympathetic restoration
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  • I have a modern house and the clean lines of antique Chinese furniture suit it very well. The occasional red lacquer piece looks striking, such as a coffer I use as a sideboard in my dining area. I particularly love a pair of narrow, columnar walnut Gansu cabinets and I think they will enhance a contemporary walnut dining table I am awaiting delivery. I like the visual interest of old wood and mixing old and new adds character to a decor.

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Why Choose a Piece from the Collection

We have a rigorous selection criteria that every late Qing Dysnasty (1644-1911) piece must meet: authenticity, rarity, originality, function and fine craftsmanship. The provenance varies but is mostly Shanxi Province, a region renowned for Qing furniture. We offer diversity, and styles range from classical to vernacular. Over the many years the true testimony of our selection process is that customers are more than satisfied, and are often repeat buyers, as pieces are consistently proven to enhance interiors.

Restoration as Conservation of Antiques

Dedicated singlemindedness in carefully and painstakingly restoring every single antique, simple or complex, has resulted in a sympathetic conservation of antiques, pleasingly meeting customers satisfaction. Our restorers have an understanding of the original craftsman’s skills such as joinery, lacquering, carving, painting and other age old carpentry ways. Each restoration is done by experienced and skilled craftsmen with great attention to detail. On completion each piece is a stand alone form, with presence, integrity and artistic personality.

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