Ornate Carved Elm Armchair March_offer a common feature on pieces

a common feature on pieces like this

The main difference in our version is the addition of a wooden hanging rail on the inside - something unfamiliar to Ming and Qing Dynasty Chinese who would always fold their clothes for storage inside cabinets and chests

the legs still largely have the original dark lacquer in place

the chairs would look wonderful in a reception room or bedroom for occasional seating

giving access to the full space inside

Ornate Carved Elm Armchair March_offer a common feature on piecesZhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and originally one of a pair. It features some wonderfully detailed carvings on the backrest, apron and spandrels, all picked out in darker colours that contrast with the paler, golden finish of the seat, arms and legs. The main carving on the backrest is in deep relief, showing two figures possibly farm workers. A