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Unusual Chinese Day Bed or Stargazers Chair
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Unusual Chinese Day Bed or Stargazers Chair

1900 - 1920
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An unusual and good quality Chinese hard wood day bed or “Stargazers” chair. The back having a revolving head rest with carved detail to the ends. The shaped open arms for use when used just as a chair with further supports when used as a day bed. The pull out foot stool supported on square moulded legs with carved cross stretcher which pushes back under the seat to form the chair. This unusual Chinese day bed could benefit from loose cushions. The whole in very good condition with no damage or repairs. Dimensions:- Max.Height…33’’/ 84cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Width…28’’/ 71cm. Open Depth…61’’/ 155cm. Closed Depth…44.5’’/ 112cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinese Hardwood Stargazers Chair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07531413
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Heavy rubbing down to bare wood on both armrests: fits many decades of use.
Floating panels set into mitred frames: fits traditional joinery that allows natural wood movement.
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: fits cabinet construction assembled without modern mechanical fixings.
Pierced apron carved by hand: fits the ornamental work rather than fixing the year.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
155cm (61.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA933059
Dealers Internal Reference
24108
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Description
An unusual and good quality Chinese hard wood day bed or “Stargazers” chair. The back having a revolving head rest with carved detail to the ends. The shaped open arms for use when used just as a chair with further supports when used as a day bed.
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The pull out foot stool supported on square moulded legs with carved cross stretcher which pushes back under the seat to form the chair.
John Howkins Antiques

This unusual Chinese day bed could benefit from loose cushions. The whole in very good condition with no damage or repairs. Dimensions:- Max.Height…33’’/ 84cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Width…28’’/ 71cm. Open Depth…61’’/ 155cm. Closed Depth…44.5’’/ 112cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Chinese Hardwood Stargazers Chair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 07531413
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Heavy rubbing down to bare wood on both armrests: fits many decades of use.
Floating panels set into mitred frames: fits traditional joinery that allows natural wood movement.
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: fits cabinet construction assembled without modern mechanical fixings.
Pierced apron carved by hand: fits the ornamental work rather than fixing the year.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
155cm (61.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA933059
Dealers Internal Ref
24108
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest.
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Archive I A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest.

Unusual Chinese Day Bed or Stargazers Chair

Archive II A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest. View II
Archive III A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest. View III
Archive IV A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest. View IV
Archive V A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest. View V
Archive VI A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest. View VI
Archive VII A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest. View VII
Archive VIII A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest. View VIII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest.
Unusual Chinese Day Bed or Stargazers Chair
Ref: SA933059
A Chinese polished dark hardwood stargazer chair featuring curved armrests, a raised cylindrical headrest, and an extendable carved footrest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQing Style
  • MaterialHardwood, Polished Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved armrests, Cylindrical headrest, Carved apron, Extendable footrest
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 155 cm (61 in)

This unusual Chinese day bed, or stargazers chair, dates from 1920 and is executed in Qing style from polished warm brown hardwood. The piece displays a square-panelled seat, a high panelled backrest topped with a cylindrical headrest, shaped open arms, and a pull-out footstool supported on square moulded legs with a carved apron and cross stretcher. The wood shows a reflective finish with visible grain patterns across the horizontal and vertical surfaces. Measuring 84 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 155 cm deep when fully extended, the item converts from an armchair into an extended day bed by sliding the footstool forward beneath the seat. In a modern home, this convertible piece functions practically in a study, library, or sunroom as both a seating option and a day bed, and it can accommodate loose cushions for added comfort.

FAQs

A stargazers chair, often associated with traditional Chinese furniture design, is an adjustable or reclining armchair featuring an extended or pull-out footrest. Historically used by scholars and nobility for outdoor observation and relaxation, these chairs combine ergonomic support with complex timber craftsmanship.

Traditional pieces are typically crafted from dense Asian hardwoods such as elm, rosewood, or huanghuali. Construction relies on precise mortise-and-tenon joinery without the use of metal nails or glues, allowing the wood to expand and contract naturally with climate variations.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details, smooth mortise-and-tenon joints, and a rich patination acquired over decades. Look for signs of hand-planing on unseen surfaces, integrated sliding mechanisms for footrests, and heavy, dense timber species.

Place the chair as a standout statement piece in a contemporary study, living area, or quiet reading nook. Its rich timber tones pair well with neutral upholstery, understated ceramics, and minimal architectural elements to highlight its sculptured form.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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