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Alma Chair - Truffle
Alma Chair - Truffle

Alma Chair - Truffle

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing neutral hue, this chair exudes a natura...

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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Linen

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is special black model in 2021 for Comme des Garcons special event. Sold as make to or...

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1980s Minimalist Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

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1980s Primitive Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wide Chair with Carved Back
Wide Chair with Carved Back

Wide Chair with Carved Back

$345Sale Price|40% Off

Wide Chair with Carved Back

Located in Somis, CA

A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a large drawer for storage. The seat is set in the "floating panel" structure ensuring ...

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20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

By Troels Grum-Schwensen, Frama

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 cm / Depth 48.5 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with tabl...

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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still exist. All frames are made of bent solid beech wood. Akita Mokkou has a history of o...

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1960s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Steel and Zebra
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Steel and Zebra

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Steel and Zebra

By Frama, Troels Grum-Schwensen

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel and Zebra Fabric Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pr. Mid Century Wicker and Bamboo Chairs by Calif-Asia
Pr. Mid Century Wicker and Bamboo Chairs by Calif-Asia

Pr. Mid Century Wicker and Bamboo Chairs by Calif-Asia

By Paul McCobb, Calif-Asia

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of mid century wicker, bamboo, and wrought iron lounge chairs, marked Calif-Asia, possibly designed by Paul McCobb. The chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko   Design: Isamu Kenmochi   Produced by Akita Mokko, Japan’s only specialist bentwood furniture manufacturer, the No.80 lo...

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1960s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Embellished with intricate carvings and gold pigments, these 19th-century Chinese armchairs display the playful opulence of Qing-dynasty furniture design. A variation on the southern...

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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Heavily Carved Ebonized Chair with Art Nouveau Influence, Greek Key Trim
Chinese Heavily Carved Ebonized Chair with Art Nouveau Influence, Greek Key Trim

Chinese Heavily Carved Ebonized Chair with Art Nouveau Influence, Greek Key Trim

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese Heavily Carved Ebonized Chair with Art Nouveau Influence, Greek Key Trim Offered for sale is an elegant 20th-century Chinese Export ebonized side chair, showcasing a synthes...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Baughman Style Thin Line Chrome & Black Faux Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Baughman Style Thin Line Chrome & Black Faux Leather Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Baughman Style Thin Line Chrome & Black Faux Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Good quality set of four comfortable and sturdy Baughman style dining chairs upholstered with faux black leather. The well crafted chrome frames would look great in a contemporary s...

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20th Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian

Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a near pair of antique carved temple chairs. A Burmese, mahogany and woven leather low chair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Utterly fascinating carved ...

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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko

Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko

By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Tendo Mokko has long used outside furniture designers, which is unusual for Japanese manufacturers, and some of its products have been on sale for nearly half a century. The technolo...

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1970s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chairs, c. 1930s
Pair of Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chairs, c. 1930s

Pair of Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chairs, c. 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

When the Art Deco movement reached major Chinese cities like Tianjin and Shanghai, the design aesthetic that emerged was the perfect intersection of European modernism and Ming-dynas...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco East Asian Chairs

Materials

Marble

Rustic Primitive Antique Chinese Folding Travel Chair
Rustic Primitive Antique Chinese Folding Travel Chair

Rustic Primitive Antique Chinese Folding Travel Chair

Located in Bristol, GB

Primitive rustic folding Chinese travel chair from the early 20th century. Hand woven seat in a natural fibre. Primitive crafted wood. The chair is in good condition with a natural...

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Early 20th Century Primitive East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Located in Hastings, GB

A wonderful and rare example of a hand crafted armchair, made in Taiwan circa 1950, the traditional chiselling and heat bending techniques have been used throughout the manufacture of this piece, as well as the precision pining using small specially made bamboo pegs...

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1950s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China
Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China

Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese carved chair made of lacquered elmwood. This chair displays a classic Chinese shape with its rounded armrests and carved back. Below the seat, a brace carved panel showcases hand carved flower motifs while the the sides feature wing-shaped carved panels. This chair is lacquered, which greatly enhances the grain of the elmwood. The seat is made of rattan, which provides for more comfort than a simple wood seat might. This Chinese 19th century hand carved and lacquered elmwood chair...

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19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s. By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved surfaces that were impossible with conventional molded plywood, Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, Kenzo Tange, and other designers and architects of the time created numerous FRP products together with Kotobuki, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer.  The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu Kenmochi and released by Kotobuki. This is a vintage product from the 60's. This model can be found in the book "Kenmochi Isamu...

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1970s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s

By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.

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1980s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.8 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...

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1980s Minimalist Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair
Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

$556Sale Price / item|20% Off

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

By Knoll

Located in Commerce, CA

A Herman Miller Brand! Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair (1928) by Knoll is a comfortable cantilever design with a poetic blend of materials. Named after his daughter Francesca, the icon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Metal

Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Kotobuki, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...

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1960s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar
Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar Unique Piece Dimensions: W 64 x D 54 x H 68 cm. Materials: Fiberglass. Available in Moss Brown or Jade colors. Please contact us. As eac...

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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

19th Century Yoke Back Chair
19th Century Yoke Back Chair

19th Century Yoke Back Chair

Located in Nijlen, BE

Elegant Yoke-back chairs of fine quality with soft patina. These yoke-back chairs have no armrests which made them popular at banquets or large dinner parties. They were light weight...

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19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Asian Chinese Ming style side chair in solid wood. Handcrafted in Hong Kong. Great to use as en entry chair, side chair or office chair. Very g...

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Mid-20th Century Ming East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Chairs CA1900
Antique Carved Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Chairs CA1900

Antique Carved Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Chairs CA1900

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional matching pair of antique provincial Chinese side chairs (often referred to as "wedding" chairs), dating to the late Qing Dynasty. Hand-crafted using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, these chairs are finished in a vibrant, authentic red oxide lacquer over an elm wood frame. Each chair features an elegant, gently curved back splat centered by a dark, hand-carved relief plaque...

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20th Century Qing East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

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...

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Early 19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition

C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition

By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Feelgood design

Located in Courbevoie, FR

The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in...

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1950s Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO

Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 60 x W 64,1 x H 64,6 cm. Materials: PETG. Available in different color options. Please contact us. UNIC...

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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Other

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century A fine 19th century Chinese huali (rosewood) chair with spindle backsplat, woven cane seat, and wood ca...

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Late 18th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.7 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...

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1980s Minimalist Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century
Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century

Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This so-called “tête a tête” bench from Tibet is a truly unique and historic piece. Furniture from Tibet generally brings to mind hand-painted wooden creations with religious and folk patterns and exceptional craftsmanship. This love seat from the 1800s is a much less decorated, but nonetheless an amazing piece to behold. There are two types of love seats, this form is known as a tête-à-tête, courting...

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19th Century Other Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful and tall Ming style chairs with a yoke back. The chairs are painted black and very dramatic in scale and appearance. They are vintage but give a nod to the traditional an...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Junzo Sakakura chair
Junzo Sakakura chair

Junzo Sakakura chair

By Junzo Sakakura, Tendo Mokko

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chaise modèle 3221 par Junzo Sakakura pour Tendo Mokko, Japon, vers 1953

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan
Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan

Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan

By Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura, Tendo Mokko

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A refined and sculptural lounge chair born from the visionary collaboration between Daisaku Cho and Junzo Sakakura—central figures of Japanese modernism. Produced by Tendo Mokko, th...

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1950s Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO

Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Nubi Chair in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 60 x W 61,7 x H 64,3 cm. Materials: PETG. Available in different color options. Please contact us. Th...

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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Other

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally. Since graduating with an industrial design degree from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhipeng Tan has focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. Through this foundry process, rich in heritage and tradition, Tan explores his interest in organic forms. Often inspired by his environmental surroundings, such as water and plants, he explores anthropomorphic themes, as well. Though trained as an industrial designer, he has become an accomplished self-taught sculptor, eagerly exploring the elastic and permeable boundaries between art and design and finding a harmonious fusion of sculpture and furniture, provocative objects of both beauty and utility. Though from his early work, one may sense the influence of Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi, and in his more recent pieces there is a nod to the Post-Pop sensibilities of Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the work of Zhipeng Tan is thoroughly original, an expression of his exuberance and imagination. In all of his work, one may see an exploration of our fundamental humanity and a desire to discover worlds within worlds. From the 33 Step Chair...

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2010s East Asian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh. Original very good condition. Label on unde...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan
Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan

Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersection between Tan’s interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms. The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botanical and human motifs most explicitly. The tension between the two references cause the works to become abstracted and take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality. The 33 step chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer
Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer

Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer

Located in Milano, IT

This chair, dated to the Qing dynasty and crafted in the Ning style, is a genuine piece of history, a tangible symbol of a culture and tradition that shaped the daily life of ancient China. In an era where social hierarchies were extremely rigid, this chair was not just a simple piece of furniture, but a representation of the status and importance of those who sat on it. In China, chairs were reserved for people of higher rank, used by the eldest members of the family or offered to esteemed guests. Made from fine hardwoods like rosewood and padauk, materials known for their hardness and resistance to corrosion, this chair is built to last. The woods used, now rare and expensive, give the chair unparalleled beauty and durability. Its square-section legs, solid and well-proportioned, offer stability and refinement, adding a touch of geometric elegance to the overall design. But what truly sets this piece apart is its construction, based on the traditional mortise-and-tenon technique. This method, which does not require nails and rarely uses glue, relies solely on the connection between the tenon and mortise-a perfect balance of yin and yang, according to Taoist philosophy. A distinctive feature of Ningbo style is its use of color, often characterized by red lacquers that, while applied to the surface, still allow the wood grain underneath to show through. This gives the furniture a unique visual depth, while the use of decorative techniques such as carvings or inlays adds an additional layer of sophistication. The chair is enhanced by a hidden drawer beneath the seat, a detail that adds both functionality and charm. This drawer is decorated with a painting depicting the Monkey King, or Sun Wukong...

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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century
Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century

Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Chinese Hongmu corner chair, 19th century. The horseshoe-form back with molded crest above a pair of open carved splats with fruiting and fl...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Chinese Burnt Bamboo Brighton Style Arm Chair
20th Century Chinese Burnt Bamboo Brighton Style Arm Chair

20th Century Chinese Burnt Bamboo Brighton Style Arm Chair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful Chinese Brighton style burnt bamboo arm chair. It has a vintage embroidered linen cushion that does show slight wear. It ...

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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement East Asian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Set of Four Chinese Official's Chairs, Rosewood, Qing Dynasty, China
Set of Four Chinese Official's Chairs, Rosewood, Qing Dynasty, China

Set of Four Chinese Official's Chairs, Rosewood, Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Buffalo, NY

A finely crafted set, four Chinese official's chairs. The center yoke back panel has elegantly carved section. The front leg apron is also beautifully carved. Retains foot rail joining legs. The lacquer finish on the chairs is original. Often this style of chair was referred to as an officials chair, since only a person of high status could afford to have such an elaborate chair...

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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved arms, and gooseneck front posts. This early 20th-century Ming Dynasty style weddin...

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Early 20th Century Ming East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Chinese Elmwood Lady's Chairs Late Qing Dynasty , C. 1880–1900
Pair Chinese Elmwood Lady's Chairs Late Qing Dynasty , C. 1880–1900

Pair Chinese Elmwood Lady's Chairs Late Qing Dynasty , C. 1880–1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, Pair Chinese Elmwood Lady's Chairs Late Qing Dynasty , C. 1880–1900 This Pair of Elmwood armless yoke-back and lamp-hanger chairs like These are frequently referred to as "l...

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1880s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...

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Early 20th Century Showa East Asian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Isamu Kenmochi Armchair for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s
Isamu Kenmochi Armchair for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s

Isamu Kenmochi Armchair for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A refined armchair designed by renowned Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko. Characterized by its elegant spindle-back construction and clean architectural l...

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Late 20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Folding Veranda Chair, Oriental, Teak Campaign Seat, Art Deco, C.1930
Vintage Folding Veranda Chair, Oriental, Teak Campaign Seat, Art Deco, C.1930

Vintage Folding Veranda Chair, Oriental, Teak Campaign Seat, Art Deco, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a striking vintage folding veranda chair. An Oriental, teak campaign seat with distinctive brass embellishment, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Rich in character a...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports

Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese rosewood chair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arms. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back, adorned with scrolling patterns and a central splat, accented with low-relief motifs surrounded by pierced foliage. Two open arms, decorated with carved motifs, flank the sides and rest on a rectangular wooden seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, connected to one another through side stretchers and accented with petite scrolls on the apron, echoing the feet's scrolling extremities. With its lovely patina and exquisite carved décor, this Chinese 19th century rosewood chair...

Category

19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Layered Steel Bench by Hyungshin Hwang
Layered Steel Bench by Hyungshin Hwang

Layered Steel Bench by Hyungshin Hwang

Located in Geneve, CH

Layered steel bench by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 36 x W 180 x H 36 cm Materials: Stainless Steel Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who continues...

Category

2010s Post-Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Steel and Leather
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Steel and Leather

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Steel and Leather

By Troels Grum-Schwensen, Frama

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel and Natural Leather Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 4...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hongmu Armchairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hongmu Armchairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hongmu Armchairs

Located in London, GB

This pair of carved Chinese hongmu or rosewood armchairs date from the late Qing Dynasty, and combine extravagance and opulence with style and refinement. They are adorned with mytho...

Category

20th Century Qing East Asian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs featuring a Shuangxi emblem on the backsplat. These carved chairs have a lacquer finish with...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair
Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simply an exquisite example of a late 19th Century (circa 1870s-1890s) Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair in a single family's collection for 75 years. Stunning hand-carved chrysant...

Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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