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Low Round Back Armchairs with Deer Carvings

Shandong Province, C19th

Dimensions: W:64 D:56 H:86 (cm)
Reference: CH188

£1,750 Pair

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  • Description

    The wonderful vernacular carpentry of bent willow wood design depicts a chair with a three dimensional profile that offers a sculptural combination of line and curve from every angle.

    One piece of carefully bent willow wood forms the crest rail. This is supported by the back splat and two tall uprights on each side, giving a graceful curvilinear form which is both continuous and in perfect proportion, creating a sense of three-dimensional space for the sitter to occupy.

    The aesthetic is softened by pierced carvings of a deer in the backsplat, symbolising longevity or wealth.

    The splayed legs are formed by carefully steaming the willow enabling it to bend and pass over the seat frame. The lacquer and rectangular rattan seats are new.

    As a form, the round back chair was considered the most ceremonial of chairs, although different designs, such as this one were also used for more casual seating.

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…sculptural line and curve from every angle…

  • Rare genuine antiques
  • Highly appreciated sympathetic restoration
  • International delivery available

  • Over many years I have found Sharon’s treasure trove of Chinese furniture a wonderful insight into China’s history and heritage. Each piece tells a story of bygone days and I only wish I had more space to accommodate even more items.

    Lou Tabor

  • We are absolutely delighted with the our tall red lacquered leather Chinese hat-box we purchased from Sharon Fitzsimmons. We were looking for an interesting and unusual piece, and this absolutely fits the brief. The quality, colour and size are perfect for our needs, both in appearance and as a useful side-table. Not only that, but we have an interesting talking point for our guests!

    Peter and Joanna Ruddock

  • 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.

    Tina MacFarlane
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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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