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Chinese ‘Lamp Hanger’ Chairs (Pair) in Elm C1880
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Chinese ‘Lamp Hanger’ Chairs (Pair) in Elm C1880

19th century
Description

A true and impressive pair of Chinese ‘lamp hangar’ side chairs with solid shaped splats, made in elm c1880 with original metal strap work to various joints and seat corners.

Seat corner strap work missing on 2 corners of one chair.

width at top comb :54cms (21.25”)

height : 119cms (47”)

depth : 45cms (17.5”)

seat height: 54cms (21.25”) seat depth (from bottom of splat to front edge of seat) : 35cms (13.75”)

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Chinese Lamp Hanger Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203206
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10372
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
A true and impressive pair of Chinese ‘lamp hangar’ side chairs with solid shaped splats, made in elm c1880 with original metal strap work to various joints and seat corners.

Seat corner strap work missing on 2 corners of one chair.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish.
fig 1. Chinese ‘Lamp Hanger’ Chairs (Pair) in Elm C1880

width at top comb :54cms (21.25”)

height : 119cms (47”)

depth : 45cms (17.5”)

seat height: 54cms (21.25”) seat depth (from bottom of splat to front edge of seat) : 35cms (13.75”)

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Chinese Lamp Hanger Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203206
Dealers Internal Ref
10372
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish.

Chinese ‘Lamp Hanger’ Chairs (Pair) in Elm C1880

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish. View IX
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
Location
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Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
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A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish.
CHINESE ‘LAMP HANGER’ CHAIRS (PAIR) IN ELM C1880
Ref: SA1203206
A pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side chairs featuring distinctive lamp hanger crest rails, curved back splats, and shaped aprons with a dark patinated finish.
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A lamp hanger chair, or Dengguayi, is a classic form of Chinese seating named for its structural resemblance to bamboo racks used to hang oil lamps. Characterised by an armless frame with a top rail extending beyond the vertical stiles, it was a widely produced seating form throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties.

These chairs were historically crafted from dense hardwoods like zitan and huanghuali for wealthy households, or northern elm (yumu) and cypress for provincial settings. Structural integrity relies entirely on precision mortise and tenon joinery created without metal nails.

Authentic pieces exhibit visible hand-cut joinery, natural wear along the footrests, and a dark patinated lacquer surface reflecting historical usage. The central back splat typically features an S-shaped curve tailored for ergonomics, accompanied by characteristic northern elm grain.

These chairs function as architectural accent seating in entryways, positioned beside a sideboard, or placed as end chairs around a contemporary dining table. Their linear silhouette offers structured contrast against minimalist or neutral interior schemes.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and keeping the item away from direct heat sources or intense sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage. Applying a light layer of natural beeswax once a year helps protect the wood grain and lacquered surface.
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