Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs

In the 17th and 18th centuries during the Qing Dynasty, China enjoyed relative economic and political stability. As the merchant class grew, the production of furniture flourished, its forms frequently emulating pieces once reserved for the royal court. The horseshoe chair shown here illustrates the shapeliness and hand-carving that appealed to the era’s aspiring classes. 19th century production Hardwood Set of two Side table included