Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditi...
Elm
$1,275Sale Price / set|50% Off
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...
Wood
1950s Pair of Chinese Chairs with Inset Round Stone in Back Rest
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Chinese chairs with inset round stone inlay in backrest.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Excellent Pair of 17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***Autumn SALE*** This impressive pair of Shanxi province black lacquer round back or horseshoe chairs dates to the transitorial period between the late Ming and early Qing dynastie...
Elm, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Round Back Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined example of a Chinese Yuanyi, or round chair dating to the early 20th Century.
Elm
19th Century Chinese Round Back Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood round back chair with proportions generous enough to sit in the lotus position while meditating.
Elm
PAIR OF PROVINCIAL CHINESE CHAIRS
Located in Danville, CA
PAIR OF PROVINCIAL ROUND BACK CHINESE CHAIRS WITH CARVED BACKSPLATS
Elm
19th Century Provincial Chinese Round Back Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditi...
Elm
Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
Elm
Sold
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 25 in
Extra Large Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century Round Back Ming
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, continuous rounded crest rail is composed of three curved sections.
Elm, Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shaped Round Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from yang mu wood.
Wood
Pair of LADY'S CHAIRS
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Chinese Lady's Chairs round seats, back, original finish Shanxi Provence, China
Black Ming Dynasty Lacquer Horseshoe Round Back Chairs
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pair of horseshoe round back chairs, with black lacquer in the style of James Mont.
Upholstery, Wood
$450
H 11.89 in W 7.2 in D 13.78 in
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Shonai district in Yamagata pref., Tohoku area, Japan. 108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom toge...
Wood, Cedar
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,471 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Elm
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard crafted from walnut, featuring four drawers and a pair of double doors. The sides are adorned with carved scroll details. Expertly crafted, the piece retains traces of its ...
Elm
$3,840Sale Price|68% Off
H 38.75 in W 25.75 in D 19 in
China Fine Antique Chair With Dream Stones And Mother Pearl Inlay
Located in South Burlington, VT
Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "painti...
Marble
Chinese Four Seasons Altar Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This grand table from China's Shanxi province was originally used in a Qing-dynasty household as an impressive domestic altar for ancestor worship. Designed to be the centerpiece of ...
Elm
Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant pair of 19th-century Chinese armchairs dates back to the Qing Dynasty, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and design from this historical period. Their graceful lines ...
Fruitwood
Pair of Early 19th Century Elm Chinese Armchairs
Located in Hudson, NY
These chairs from circa 1840 are well made and retain the original split cane woven inset seat mats. The wood is finished in a deep rich red transparent lacquer giving the wood a lus...
Cane, Wood
$7,500 / set
H 38 in W 24 in D 18.75 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of Chinese carved walnut wood (hetao mu) armchairs. The back features two facing stylized dragons around a central shou (longevity) medallion below a scrolled crest r...
Walnut
$2,900
H 39 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Single 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe-Back Bamboo Armchair with Elm Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese armchair with horseshoe back and elmwood base. This Chinese horseshoe-back armchair was made in bamboo with an elmwood base in the 19th century. This chair ens...
Bamboo, Elm
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