QING DINASTY 1880-1900 Pair Of Dignitaries Arm Chairs In Lacquered Carved Wood
A pair of dignitaries’ chairs from the Qing Dynasty.
This is a beautiful pair of antique dignitaries’ chairs created in the turn of the 20th century during the late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900. The fabulous pair of chairs has been designed as high raise, with parts carved in solid wood and lacquered in red. They great eye appeal and impressive look and each one is embellished with a carved cartouches depicting Chinese motifs. These kind of traditional Chinese dignitary chairs, notably from the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, symbolize authority and status. These, including the horseshoe-back (jiaoyi) and yoke-back styles, were used by elites and officials, often made of rare, fragrant hardwood. Official's Hat Chair (Guanmaoyi) are often associated with scholars and officials, featuring a high back and extended armrests.
The Qing Dynasty
Officially the Great Qing, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China), in 1644 entered Beijing, extended its rule to cover all of China proper, and then extended the empire into Central Asia. The dynasty lasted until 1912. In orthodox Chinese historiography, the Qing dynasty was preceded by the Ming dynasty and succeeded by the Republic of China. The multiethnic Qing empire lasted for almost three centuries and assembled the territorial base for modern China. It was the largest Chinese dynasty and in 1790 the fourth largest empire in world history in terms of territorial size. With a population of 432 million in 1912, it was the world's most populous country at the time.
Chinese Red Lacquer
Also known as tihong (carved red), is a 3,000-year-old artisanal tradition where sap from the native Rhus verniciflua tree is mixed with cinnabar (mercury sulfide) to create a vibrant red, durable, and carved, protective coating. Originating as functional items, it became a highly revered, labor-intensive luxury art form, peaking during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties.
Country: China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).
Date: Circa 1900-1912.
Materials: Lacquered and carved wood.
Weight: They are both about 40 Pounds. (18.15 Kg.).
Measurements: Each one is, height 1,054 mm by Length 732 mm by Deep 457 mm (41.50 x 28.8 x 18 Inches).
Seat measurements: 386 mm by 444 mm (15.2 x 17.5 Inches).
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Qing Dynasty chairs is very good to excellent. The chair has been professionally restored and all parts are secured. These antique chairs have been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D022126KOCR/.6529
