Bentwood Roundback Armchair

c. 1850
$1,080 USD
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Dimensions
W: 26.5" D: 26.25" H: 35.0"
Materials
Materials
Northern Elmwood
Lacquer
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
CLUSM002A
Estimated Shipping
$388

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this yuanyi (圆椅), or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes.

Known also as a horseshoe-back chair or a grand tutor chair, the roundback chair was historically used as a seat of honor and is one of the most recognizable forms of classical Chinese furniture. This 19th-century example features a beautifully curved bentwood railing, rustic bent legs, straight stretcher bars and a thin back splat etched with the shou (壽) symbol of longevity. A thin layer of lacquer darkens the exterior for a dark red-brown finish.

Additional Dimensions:
Seat Height: 20.5"

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Michael Thompson

b. 1951

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past & present. 

His body of work spans across a range of art forms, from experimental postal art to paper collage to sculptures assembled from scrap metal and ceramic shards.

Regardless of the medium, each of Thompson’s works is layered with fragments of past lives and bygone memories, measured in the form of antique fabric remnants, printed ephemera and other found elements collected during his travels.

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