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Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
About the Item
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisans lacquered this bold, late 19th century example from Northern China a big red, the color believed to bestow a home with blessings of prosperity and wealth.
Additional Dimensions:
Seat Height: 20.5".
- Dimensions:Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Seat Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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