Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Teak Now they are no longer

Now they are no longer needed for farming an iron candle spike has been added to make a perfect candle stand

The Hindu elephant god Ganesh in the center is framed by intricately chip carved mandalas

showcasing the beauty of aged wood with a refined silhouette

The scene shows travellers making an early start on the road

Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Teak Now they are no longerThese antique Chinese chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat. They were often made in pairs for a husband and wife. They are usually made from elm or red elm, but examples made in walnut is also found in North China. This particular chair is made from walnut and elm. Hat chairs were usually placed each side of a wine or tea table and can be seen depicted in ancestor portraits and