Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Architectural Doors Suitable for use in a

Suitable for use in a garden or courtyard in a sheltered position

They're hand carved and finished by skilled craftspeople in Udaipur using traditional methods to ensure they are frost hardy and suitable for the variable English weather

Urlis was cast using the ancient lost wax method (cire perdue)

better quality cabinets were made from Elm

228 x 37 x 87 cms

Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Architectural Doors Suitable for use in aThese antique Chinese chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat. They were often made in pairs for a husband and wife. They are usually made from elm or red elm, but examples made in walnut is also found in North China. This particular chair is made from walnut with an elm seat. They were made in pairs and it is very rare to find larger sets however an attractive harlequin set can be