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Chinese Rosewood Hall Chair
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Chinese Rosewood Hall Chair

19th century
Description

Circa 1880, Chinese rosewood hall chair, the back with beautiful carvings of animal heads, flowers and some Chinese writing. There is a central circular inlay of white variegated marble and the seat has a slab of grey variegated marble set into it. The open arms have carved panels on the sides and each of these have two small inlays of shaped pieces of white marble. Beneath the seat is a small moulding and a neat sized apron with small scroll carvings and a flower head in the centre. All standing on four square legs with rounded corners at the front united by stretchers on all sides and finishing on small toes with a scroll carving on the front and sides. Original patination, excellent colour and sturdy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Chinese Rosewood Hall Chair to the 1880s.

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SA284848
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19888
Description
Circa 1880, Chinese rosewood hall chair, the back with beautiful carvings of animal heads, flowers and some Chinese writing.
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There is a central circular inlay of white variegated marble and the seat has a slab of grey variegated marble set into it.
Georgian Antiques

The open arms have carved panels on the sides and each of these have two small inlays of shaped pieces of white marble. Beneath the seat is a small moulding and a neat sized apron with small scroll carvings and a flower head in the centre. All standing on four square legs with rounded corners at the front united by stretchers on all sides and finishing on small toes with a scroll carving on the front and sides. Original patination, excellent colour and sturdy.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Chinese Rosewood Hall Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA284848
Dealers Internal Ref
19888
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A dark rosewood armchair featuring a round inset white marble back panel, carved decorative splats, and a grey marble seat insert.
Chinese Rosewood Hall Chair
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A dark rosewood armchair featuring a round inset white marble back panel, carved decorative splats, and a grey marble seat insert.
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Traditional Chinese rosewood hall chairs originated during the Ming and Qing dynasties, designed primarily for official reception halls and formal domestic spaces. These chairs typically feature rigid rectangular construction, precision mortise-and-tenon joinery, and decorative stone or wood panel insets.

These chairs are predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, valued for their tight grain and natural lustre. Seats and backrests frequently incorporate carved natural marble slabs, often referred to as dream stones due to their landscape-like natural patterns.

Authentic pieces display traditional frame-and-panel construction held together with floating tenons without the use of metallic nails or glue. Examination of wood grain density, hand-carved decorative motifs, and hand-joined edge details provides verification of genuine craftsmanship.

A Chinese rosewood chair functions as an architectural accent when placed in an entry foyer or hallway alongside minimal decor. Pairing the dark timber and marble tones with neutral backdrop walls highlights the structural silhouette.

Maintenance requires dusting with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish to protect the timber surface. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood movement or cracking of the marble panels.
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