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A Chinese Hardwood and Marble Chair C1900
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A Chinese Hardwood and Marble Chair C1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 October 2026 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A Chinese Hardwood and Marble chair dating from around 1900. This unique piece has a shaped back with a central original Marble panel and shaped open arms with a Marble seat. It stands on silhouette front legs with stretchers between.

Measures: Height To Back: 40.5" x Height to Seat: 18" x Depth: 20.5" x Width: 31"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Chinese Hardwood Marble Chair to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
78.5cm (30.91")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235465
Dealers Internal Reference
W4138/20.9
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Description
A Chinese Hardwood and Marble chair dating from around 1900.
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This unique piece has a shaped back with a central original Marble panel and shaped open arms with a Marble seat.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It stands on silhouette front legs with stretchers between.

fig 1. A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat.
fig 1. A Chinese Hardwood and Marble Chair C1900

Measures: Height To Back: 40.5" x Height to Seat: 18" x Depth: 20.5" x Width: 31"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat.
fig 2. A Chinese Hardwood and Marble Chair C1900

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Chinese Hardwood Marble Chair to the 1900s.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
78.5cm (30.91")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235465
Dealers Internal Ref
W4138/20.9
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat. SOLD17 OCT 26

A Chinese Hardwood and Marble Chair C1900

Archive II A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat. View II
Archive III A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat. View III
Archive IV A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat. View IV
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Archive VI A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat. View VI
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 6,487
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Location: Four lane Ends Farm, Skipton Rd (A59), Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX
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A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat.
A CHINESE HARDWOOD AND MARBLE CHAIR C1900
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A late Qing dynasty Chinese dark hardwood armchair featuring an inlaid mottled marble backrest panel and seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialHardwood, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown, Off-White
  • MotifsDreamstone marble panel, Carved scrollwork, Openwork geometric splat, Rectangular frame
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 78.5 cm (31 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Chinese armchair dates from around 1900 during the Qing Dynasty period, constructed from dark brown hardwood with a polished waxed finish and integrated off-white marble panels. The piece incorporates a shaped backrest with a rectangular central mottled marble panel depicting abstract landscape patterns, topped by a carved floral crest and scrolling openwork side supports. The arms feature openwork geometric knot roundels above straight supports, while the seat consists of a flat marble slab framed by dark wood. The framework stands on silhouette-cut front legs joined by lower stretchers with internal cut-out motifs, showing natural patination across the timber surfaces. Measuring 103 cm high, 78.5 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, the chair is suitable for placement as a statement seating option in a gentleman's library, hallway, or formal study. The compact footprint and sturdy rectangular proportions allow it to function as a standalone decorative seat or accent piece against a wall in a traditional or eclectic interior.

FAQs

A Chinese dreamstone marble chair is a traditional armchair constructed with a hardwood frame containing inlaid marble slabs, chosen specifically for natural mineral veining that resembles traditional landscape paintings.

Late Qing Dynasty chairs were constructed using dense tropical hardwoods such as hongmu, rosewood, or zitan, frequently paired with polished Dali marble insets for seats and backrests.

Authentic examples feature traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal nails, natural age-related wear to exposed surfaces, dense heavy timber, and hand-carved decorative motifs.

Position the chair as a standalone accent piece against a neutral backdrop, or integrate it alongside contemporary lighting and minimalist furnishings to emphasize its structural silhouette.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a dry soft cloth, apply clear beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber, and clean stone panels using a slightly damp cloth while avoiding abrasive chemical solvents.
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