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Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair

$2,800per set
£2,095.53per set
€2,449.32per set
CA$3,956.61per set
A$3,993.88per set
CHF 2,294.89per set
MX$48,410.59per set
NOK 26,562.23per set
SEK 27,131.82per set
DKK 18,309.34per set

About the Item

A stunning pair of 20th century Chinese yoke back armchairs crafted of cypress, baimu. The chairs of typical style and construction, and known as official's hat chairs or yoke back chairs, because of the shape of the crest rail. The chairs solidly constructed in the antique style of cypress wood, known as baimu in Chinese. The wood a wonderful blonde color with an attractive grain and nice luster. The chairs mostly unadorned, save for a small low relief carving of a coiled dragon to the center of the shaped back splats.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Ming (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894711157041

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