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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu Throne Chairs
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu Throne Chairs

19th century
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Circa 1890, pair of Chinese Qing dynasty, hongmu throne chairs. The shaped top rail with carved and pierced splat, decorated with scrolling, fruit, waves and dragons, and the arms with geometric designed supports. The solid panel seat has a shaped apron, all standing on classic Chinese legs on a scrolled toe and intersected by stretchers.

Provenance: Originally the property of Edinburgh wine and spirits merchant MacDonald & Muir (established 1843), who most notably acquired The Glenmorangie Company in 1918 (makers of Glenmorangie, Glen Moray and Ardbeg whiskies).

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Chinese Hongmu Throne Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA767517
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29584
Description
Circa 1890, pair of Chinese Qing dynasty, hongmu throne chairs.
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The shaped top rail with carved and pierced splat, decorated with scrolling, fruit, waves and dragons, and the arms with geometric designed supports.
Georgian Antiques

The solid panel seat has a shaped apron, all standing on classic Chinese legs on a scrolled toe and intersected by stretchers.

fig 1. A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
fig 1. Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu Throne Chairs

Provenance: Originally the property of Edinburgh wine and spirits merchant MacDonald & Muir (established 1843), who most notably acquired The Glenmorangie Company in 1918 (makers of Glenmorangie, Glen Moray and Ardbeg whiskies).

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Chinese Hongmu Throne Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA767517
Dealers Internal Ref
29584
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Archive I A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers.

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu Throne Chairs

Archive II A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View II
Archive III A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View III
Archive IV A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View IV
Archive V A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View V
Archive VI A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View IX
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A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu Throne Chairs
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A pair of dark reddish-brown hardwood armchairs featuring intricate openwork carved back splats, shaped crest rails, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
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FAQs

Qing Dynasty throne chairs are characterised by formal, rectilinear silhouettes, openwork carving, and construction using dense hardwoods such as hongmu or zitan.

These pieces were crafted using tropical hardwoods, assembled with precision mortise-and-tenon joinery without the use of metal fasteners or adhesive glue.

Identification involves inspecting traditional frame joinery, hand-carved decorative elements, natural patination on unpolished areas, and the specific density and grain of the wood.

A pair of carved hardwood armchairs functions effectively as symmetrical seating flanking an entryway console table, or as focal accent chairs in a contemporary living area.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a dry, soft cloth, applying beeswax periodically, and maintaining consistent humidity levels away from direct heat sources.
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