Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs Photo Frame soft texture of the silk

soft texture of the silk

Each door has a central rectangle picked out in cream and decorated with various personal possessions - flower vases

Our red lacquer

open carving on each of the spandrels

Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs Photo Frame soft texture of the silkShanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, with a lovely colour and patina formed through use. The style is quite distinctive of the later Qing period, with a stylised scrolling effect on the arms and a fairly square, angular design rather than flowing curves. The backrests curve backwards and incorporate a simple, panelled decoration. The legs are