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Pair Of Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Chairs And Table

Late Qing Dynasty
Huanghuali
chair: H:40” x L:28” x W:28 1/4” (102 cm x 71 cm x 72 cm)
table: H:31 1/4” x L:17” x W:14” (79 cm x 43 cm x 36 cm)

A pair of Chinese folding horseshoe back armchairs, "Jiaoyi," likely dated late Qing dynasty or earlier (1644-1912). They were constructed from Huanghuali, endemic to China and used for the highest quality of furniture in the Ming and Qing dynasties. These Classic chairs feature rounded crest rails with out-sweeping hand rests and curved extensions attached to the front legs, backsplat decorated with a mandala of two dragons, rear legs attached to the front seat rail. The seats were made of diamond pattern woven hemp likely from a later age and the chairs are overall decorated with brass appliques. These chairs display beautiful aged patina on surface. With white cushions made from raw linen.