Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm Apothecary This style of chair was

This style of chair was one of the first to appear in China

our black lacquer table has the usual 'horse hoof' feet and large 'S' shaped supports fitted into the underside of the table top to add stability to the legs

Wall mounted or stood against a wall

As well as the usual 'horse hoof' feet it has large 'S' shaped supports fitted into the underside of the table top to add stability to the legs

like this light elm version

Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm Apothecary This style of chair wasThe light finish on this version of our horseshoe armchair, accentuates the grain of the elm wood and complexity of the build, as all the different joins can be seen. Known also in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi), they were used initially by high ranking officials at court and were symbols of great status in Ming dynasty China. They later became more common but were still reserved for the most important visitors and members of a household.