Horseshoe Armchair, Warm Elm d50 but fits beautifully in a

but fits beautifully in a modern setting

Available in warm elm to show the rich grain of the elm wood

simple lines

also formed part of the dowry

each with a removable shelf inside

Horseshoe Armchair, Warm Elm d50 but fits beautifully in aThis version of our horseshoe armchair is in our 'warm' finish, chairs like this one were symbols of status in Ming dynasty China. Known also in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi), they were used initially at court and by high ranking officials. They later became more common but were still reserved for the most important visitors members of a household. One of the most recognisable of Chinese designs, the chairs feature a beautifully curved