Short Backed Southern Officials Hat Armchair - 19th Century Material - Cedar Wood Supplied with sturdy hangers

Supplied with sturdy hangers

This antique Indian military chest dates to the 19th century and is the perfect size for a coffee table

The classic single pedestal form offers generous legroom and timeless appeal

The hints of black pitch (a tar like substance) was used to protect from a previous life adding an extra layer of depth and contrast making the carving stand out further

Short Backed Southern Officials Hat Armchair - 19th Century Material - Cedar Wood Supplied with sturdy hangersThis antique Chinese armchair is from Shanxi. This style of chair is called a Southern officials hat chair or writing chair. They were regularly used by poets, painters & scholars. The style originated in Jiangsu in central China and spread northwards, hence the usage of the term 'southern'. They are usually made from elm (yumu) or red elm (jumu), but examples made in walnut are also found in North China. This particular chair is made from walnut with