Pair of Chinese Elmwood Armchairs.

Pair of Chinese Elmwood official's hat Armchairs. Each composed with a shaped headrest supported by the solid-panel S-shaped backsplat, with pierced carved openwork Ruyi pendant decoration the arms supported by S-shaped side posts and goose-neck front posts, the rectangular seat frame supported on circular legs joined by a curved apron above stepped stretchers and a foot rail, the wood patinated to a rich reddish tone. Late 19th Century. {Approximately 45 inches height}.