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Armchair

ca. 1550-1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This chair is a typical example of furniture made during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Its beauty lies in the simplicity of form, the high quality of the wood, and the meticulous craftsmanship. It is constructed entirely of mortise-and-tenon joints and without the use of nails. Chairs of this kind inspired the 'Kinastol' (Chinese chair) of 1944 by the Danish designer Hans Wegner.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Huali wood
Brief description
Armchair, huali wood, China, ca.1550-1650
Physical description
Armchair of wood, with round back.
Dimensions
  • Height: 97cm
  • Of seat height: 50.5cm
  • Of seat length: 59cm
Style
Credit line
Addis Bequest
Summary
This chair is a typical example of furniture made during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Its beauty lies in the simplicity of form, the high quality of the wood, and the meticulous craftsmanship. It is constructed entirely of mortise-and-tenon joints and without the use of nails. Chairs of this kind inspired the 'Kinastol' (Chinese chair) of 1944 by the Danish designer Hans Wegner.
Collection
Accession number
FE.72-1983

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Record createdDecember 5, 2002
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