Ornate Carved Elm Armchair March_offer Chinese herbalists used chests containing

Chinese herbalists used chests containing dozens of small drawers to hold their medicines for hundreds of years

the chairs would look wonderful in a reception room or bedroom for occasional seating

as an elegant hall table or as a narrow desk with useful storage in the drawers

The name 'Yoke-back' refers to the shape of the curved headrest

Detail of original painting from antique cabinet (Qinghai

Ornate Carved Elm Armchair March_offer Chinese herbalists used chests containingZhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and originally one of a pair. It features some wonderfully detailed carvings on the backrest, apron and spandrels, all picked out in darker colours that contrast with the paler, golden finish of the seat, arms and legs. The main carving on the backrest is in deep relief, showing two figures possibly farm workers. A