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A pair of huanghuali comb-back armchairs — A pair of huanghuali comb-back armchairs 黃花梨梳背椅一對

A pair of huanghuali comb-back armchairs

A pair of huanghuali comb-back armchairs 黃花梨梳背椅一對

These elegant Chinese armchairs are crafted from prized huanghuali wood, celebrated for its rich, honey-golden tones and distinctive flowing grain patterns. The comb-back design features a row of slender vertical spindles arranged like the teeth of a comb, rising gracefully between the curved top rail and the seat. The refined simplicity of their construction reflects the sophisticated aesthetic of Ming dynasty furniture-making, balancing structural ingenuity with timeless elegance.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $150,000$200,000

Lot 550

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A pair of huanghuali comb-back armchairs, A pair of huanghuali comb-back armchairs 黃花梨梳背椅一對

These elegant Chinese armchairs are crafted from prized huanghuali wood, celebrated for its rich, honey-golden tones and distinctive flowing grain patterns. The comb-back design features a row of slender vertical spindles arranged like the teeth of a comb, rising gracefully between the curved top rail and the seat. The refined simplicity of their construction reflects the sophisticated aesthetic of Ming dynasty furniture-making, balancing structural ingenuity with timeless elegance.

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Asian Antiques, Seating, Huanghuali Wood, Pair, Ming Style, Ornate, Comb-Back Design, Traditional, Decorative Arts, Chinese Decorative Arts, Brown Tones, Qing Dynasty, Elegant Craftsmanship, Traditional Furniture, Warm Brown Tones, 18th Century, Chinese, Furniture, Paired Set