Pair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs h195 It has the same 'S'

It has the same 'S' shaped legs forming an hourglass shape at the front and back

along with the detail of flowers on the front of the extended top

Each basket is similar in size but designs may vary slightly in terms of the colour and hardware

antique brass finish

Simple folding stools were seen very early on in China's history - the first recorded stools being from the Han dynasty almost two thousand years ago

Pair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs h195 It has the same 'S'Shanxi, circa 1860 These wonderful armchairs are from Shanxi province and have unusually high backs, giving them a very grand appearance. Made from elm and in their original finish, the dark lacquer has worn on the seats and footrest to show the paler, more natural colour of the wood. The long backrests are shaped in a shallow 'S' curve for comfort and are each carved through in a lovely design showing deer, representing longevity, set within trees