Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Teak complementing the natural tones of

complementing the natural tones of its solid wooden slats

5 x 22 cm - the base is contemporary & covered in hessian

The scene shows travellers making an early start on the road

you can also use them on a coffee table

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Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Teak complementing the natural tones ofThese antique Chinese chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat. They were often made in pairs for a husband and wife. They are usually made from elm or red elm, but examples made in walnut is also found in North China. This particular chair is made from walnut and elm. Hat chairs were usually placed each side of a wine or tea table and can be seen depicted in ancestor portraits and