Horseshoe Armchair, Warm Elm d50 or in our dramatic black

or in our dramatic black lacquer

although the rolled scroll design on the feet was more common in later furniture

These lovely little side tables have exactly the same features as our carved console table

circular brass hinges the doors are hinged in the middle on the reverse side

Made from solid wood

Horseshoe Armchair, Warm Elm d50 or in our dramatic blackThis version of our horseshoe armchair is in our 'warm' finish, chairs like this one were symbols of status in Ming dynasty China. Known also in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi), they were used initially at court and by high ranking officials. They later became more common but were still reserved for the most important visitors members of a household. One of the most recognisable of Chinese designs, the chairs feature a beautifully curved