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A Quality Pair of Qing Dynasty Throne Chairs
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A Quality Pair of Qing Dynasty Throne Chairs

19th century
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Circa 1890. A pair of Qing Dynasty Hongmu Throne chairs, the shaped cresting rail with fine beading and pierced fret work, the profusely carved back with Chinese motif in the center and various foliate carvings including a mythical creature in the base, the solid panel seat with great colour and patination, the shaped arms on supported uprights with pierced sides and foliate carving, with typical Chinese shaped frieze, all resting on four square legs braced by conforming stretchers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Qing Dynasty Throne Chairs to the 1890s.

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SA1169457
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34881
Description
Circa 1890. A pair of Qing Dynasty Hongmu Throne chairs, the shaped cresting rail with fine beading and pierced fret work, the profusely carved back with Chinese motif in the center and various foliate carvings including a mythical creature in the base, the solid panel seat with great colour and patination, the shaped arms on supported uprights with pierced sides and foliate carving, with typical Chinese shaped frieze, all resting on four square legs braced by conforming stretchers.
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Qing Dynasty Throne Chairs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169457
Dealers Internal Ref
34881
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A pair of dark polished hardwood Chinese Qing Dynasty throne chairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats with longevity symbols and carved armrests.
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A pair of dark polished hardwood Chinese Qing Dynasty throne chairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats with longevity symbols and carved armrests.
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Qing Dynasty throne chairs are defined by their formal structure, rectangular silhouettes, elaborate openwork carving, and inclusion of symbolic motifs such as longevity symbols or scrollwork.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as Zitan, Hongmu, or Rosewood using complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without the use of metal nails or glue.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery marks, natural patination from age, hand-cut dovetails beneath the frame, and heavy dense timber consistent with historic regional sourcing.

Place a pair symmetrically against a neutral wall or framing a hall console table to create visual balance and contrast against contemporary decor.

Dust regularly with a dry soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage or cracking.
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