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Place of Origin: East Asian
Pair of Elm Wood Children Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of elmwood children armchairs with relief carving, simple and beautiful form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...
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1920s Ming Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Herculon Breuer Cesca style Chair NOS New in Box
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1987 Herculon Breuer chair, for the Cesca collector, this new-in-box Breuer-style chair is likely the last of its kind. Sealed in box and ready for your asse...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Swivel Chair, Sakakura Design Association, Japan, 1970s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A modernist swivel chair produced in Japan, developed under the direction of the Sakakura design association. The chair clearly reflects the design language and architectural clarit...
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Late 20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Karim Rashid Aphex Chair Space Age Digital Pop
By Idée Japan, Karim Rashid
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Aphex chair designed by Karim Rashid for Idee, Japan. This is one of Karim Rashid furniture produced by Idee in the 90s to early 2000s. Designed in 1997. Black and gray color combina...
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1990s Space Age East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Lacquer Child s Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer child's chair with fine pierce carving and single drawer on the side.
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1890s Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of vintage faux bamboo arm chairs. 2 pairs available. Fabric in good condition- back cushion can be removed to show the faux bamboo instead.
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20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style chair. Rather sculpture than chair. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is steel. Seat is ceramic. Arm pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japonisme East Asian Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Outline Dining Chair, Harald Wine
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outline Dining Chair by Formiing, Harald Wine Brown Fabric: Harald 582 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: H...
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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period chair from the early 20th century with vertical slats, pierced apron, pillar strut motifs and humpback stretchers. Exuding the richness of Chinese ...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ember Chair, Midcentury Style Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ember Chair is a versatile seat made using traditional joinery techniques. The wide, curved backrest is cut from solid white oak. Also available with a...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells Wool Upholstery by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo Dimensions: D 52 x W 45 x H 97 cm. Materials: Wood, plywood, shell, and wool. Artempo means art of time. As ...
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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Shell, Wool, Plywood

Shaker Chair in Lacquered Solid Wood Hemp Rope Upholstery by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Shaker Chair in Lacquered Solid Wood & Hemp Rope Upholstery by Artempo Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 117 cm. Materials: Solid wood and hemp rope. Artempo means art of time. As time go...
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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hemp, Rope

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Lazy Chairs in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'Lazy Chairs' in walnut, black lacquer with a natural cracked wear that gives the chairs an exciting and artistic look. Ming style, early 19th century China. The term 'Lazy'...
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19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th-early 19th century black lacquered elm Chinese hat chair. Intricate carvings of traditional Chinese motif decorate the back splat of the ...
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Root 3 Legs Chair by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Root 3 Legs Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 56.8 x W 46 x H 75 cm. Materials: Wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the e...
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2010s Post-Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm Armchair with Carved Traditional Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden lacquered elmwood armchair from the 19th century, with traditional auspicious motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm armchair features a straight, slightly in-curving back showcasing a splat carved with traditional motifs such as calligraphy, scholar's objects and foliage. Two curving arms come to rest on the wooden seat with recessed panel while the ensemble is raised on four straight legs connected to one another through aprons carved on three sides. Boasting a nice patina, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty elm...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Lazy Chairs in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'Lazy Chairs' in walnut, black lacquer with a natural cracked wear that gives the chairs an exciting and artistic look. Ming style, early 19th century China. The term 'Laz...
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19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

19th century Chinese Pair of Laquered Elm Chairs, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A beautiful pair of Chinese lacquered elm chairs dating from the 19th century. Beautiful floral decoration on the seats. Used condition. Chinese craftsmanship.
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1890s Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Ribbon Dining Chair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
the ribbon chair evokes the dancing profiles of a flying ribbon, with timber legs being hand-sculpted that appears to curl and a lush back upholstery that provides a high level of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Ash

1960s Monumental Fiberglass Aardvark Bench for Kotobuki Japan
By Kotobuki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental fiberglass bench in the shape of an Aardvark, made for Kotobuki Japan in the 1960s. White fiberglass outer shell with pink fiberglass underside. Newly made custom seat cus...
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1960s Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Fiberglass

Contemporary Chair H Made of Concrete and Aluminum
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'H' is a made of concrete and aluminium by Bentu Design Dimensions: H76cm x 55 x 58 cm Bentu Design's furniture derives its uniqueness from the simplicity of its forms and its mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial East Asian Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 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...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 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...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Asian Chairs Red Lacquered Wood 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Chinese chairs in red lacquered wood. The back of the latter is reminiscent of the bonnet worn by the scholars. The very straight lines of the set give it a very des...
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20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted scenes and dark brown lacquered finish. This 19th century Chinese chair featur...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Elm

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

20th Century Pair of Chinese Official Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from Elm Wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, these chairs are as sturdy as they are beautiful.
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Early 20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Interlock Armless Dining Chair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Interlock Chair Armless - our signature dining chair with a nod to traditional interlocking timber furniture. crafted in solid ash, th...
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2010s East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Ash

Rare Pair of circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial Chairs Nyingma Buddha Carved in Backs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare pair of original circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial chairs with gold gilt decoration and large cast figures of the Buddhist god Nyin...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alp Chair in Genuine Leather Oak Wood By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Alp Leather Dining Chair - crafted from solid ash and genuine leather, the alp chair evokes mountain profiles, with timber legs inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Ash

19th Century Chinese Yumu Official s Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood 'Official's Chair' from the 19th century, with fretwork and lacquered finish. This Chinese armchair features a rectangular pierced back accented with ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Small Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Chair with Wooden Seat and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage elmwood Chinese horseshoe back chair from the mid 20th century, with side stretchers. Created in China during the midcentu...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair Chinese Black Ebonized Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century. These are straight back chairs made for the countryside of China. the...
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1860s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Heart Chair with Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Bow Tie chair is a perfect example of Zhoujie’s philosophy of Actionless. Like a force of an airplane, polymerizing inward and flowing with natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Lumisource Andrews Chairs New Without Box
Located in Freehold, NJ
Sit in style with the tufted leatherette upholstery and comfortable plush seating of the Andrew Chair. With a padded back and armrests, you'll always want to take a moment to sit bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chinese Walnut Spindleback Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This walnut chair from the early 20th-century owes its graceful design to the styles and techniques that emerged during the Ming dynasty, the golden age of Chinese furniture design. ...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Elm Folding Armchair - Early 20th Century
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this stunning antique elm folding armchair, dating back to the early 20th century. Handcrafted in China, this armchair features a uniq...
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Late 20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marvelous Bamboo Antique Corner Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bamboo corner chair with incredible finials and antique patina. Measure: seat height 17.
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1950s Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Isle Stool, Hallingdal Beige
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size S by Formiing, Hallingdal Beige Fabric: Hallingdal 200 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: H...
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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wool

Isle Stool, Vidar Pastel Blue
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isle Stool Size S by Formiing, Vidar Pastel Blue Fabric: Vidar 723 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Halli...
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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wool, Nylon

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

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 traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crest rail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This pair of late 19th-century pink painted chairs features stylishly simple yoke-back designs. Crafted from wood, these beautiful chairs retain their original pink paint, which has ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Outline Dining Chair, Harald Beige
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outline Dining Chair by Formiing, Harald Beige Fabric: Harald 423 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: Hallin...
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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Side Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th-century elmwood chairs owe their graceful design to the refined styles and carpentry techniques that emerged during the Ming dynasty, the golden age of Chinese furniture d...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 45.5 x W 53.5 x H 78.5 cm Materials: Wood. objective OBJECT an embodiment of our architectural e...
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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

VINTAGE ORIENTAL CHINESE TEAK CARVED FLOWER AND BIRD ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautiful vintage Oriental Chinese armchair, crafted in solid teak wood with a warm, natural finish. The chair features an intricately carved back splat wit...
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20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Chinese Low Back Official s Chairs, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of elegant 19th-century elm wood chairs embody Ming-dynasty design with simple form yet complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Tall Back Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, these 19th-century tall back chairs exemplify the refined forms of Ming-dynasty furniture design. The chairs are designed after the 'southe...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Slatted Turn Chair, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual early 20th-century chair can be raised or lowered with just a turn of the seat. A chair in two parts, the slatted seat and high back are connected to the square base by ...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chinese Black Lacquer Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With its strong lines and upright stature, this imposing piece of furniture was the chair of choice for a 19th-century administrator in northern China. Known as guanmaoyi or official...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator s Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century elmwood administrator's chairs are from northern China and feature arching back splats hand carved with traditional motifs including peonies, sparrows, and ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair, c. 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 traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elm Top Hat Official Chair, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province hand carved elm top hat official chair - pair This pair of rare antique Shanxi Province top hat official chairs have all its original red color and patina. T...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Emperor Chair - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Vintage Asian Emperor Chairs crafted from reclaimed wood, featuring intricate carvings and a rich patina that tells a story of heritage and artistry. These unique ...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

MC04 Endless Form Chair Series Stainless Steel Customizable Black and Sliver
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Outdoor and indoor 3 official types chairs / available Solid Dots Frame 2 colors official / available / finish in polish/matt Black Silver     Furniture designer Zhoujie Zh...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Butterfly Illusion Chair by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
The cultural concept is rich, and the inspiration for the shape is taken from the allusion of Zhuangzi Mengdie. With light butterfly wings transformed into the shape of a chairback, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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