Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs 29 x 36cm The horse is shown saddled

The horse is shown saddled

this little cabinet includes the slightly tapered profile

whilst the small panel and larger panel below are decorated in carved relief

The outer ring and central hole symbolise heaven and earth

and is often seen on the paintings that decorated Chinese furniture to symbolise the importance of the owner

Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs 29 x 36cm The horse is shown saddledShandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. Rather than using complex joinery to produce the curved backrest from three or more pieces of wood, this version used pliable woods such as willow to bend and shape a single piece of wood, which forms both the back and arms of the chair. In this case the arms are supported with two side posts on each side