Book Chair With Rattan Seat From Zhejiang - 19th Century Material Cardboard This antique Chinese bench was

This antique Chinese bench was made by a master craftsman at the end of the Qing dynasty

210 x 260 (wxdxh cms)

It is a mid 20th century (circa 1960) production of an earlier style

Its rounded bowl form and sturdy flared base are enhanced with stylised lotus-bud motifs€”symbols of purity and renewal in Chinese art

A larger example from Channapatna

Book Chair With Rattan Seat From Zhejiang - 19th Century Material Cardboard This antique Chinese bench wasThese antique Chinese chairs are called meigui yi or book chairs. Book chairs were unusual for Chinese chairs as they were the only style of Chinese chair made in larger sets. This set of six Chinese book chairs is from Zhejiang and dates to the late 19th century. These chairs are constructed predominantly from catalpa wood but parts are also made from walnut and northern elm woods (yumu). They have rattan sets supported by wooden panels. The seat