Circa 1880, very stylish pair of Chinese stained elm armchairs. The back with its 2 curved and inlaid bone or ivory panels depicting a character and flowers. Beneath the second panel there is a small quarter bracket with very stylish fretwork. To the left and right of the panels there is a series of very stylish turned wood. There are 2 arms that come off the back, again with a similar carving to that of the back. The large rectangular seat has a shaped apron which is carved with a pattern of scrolls on the front. The whole piece stands on 4 large square legs with large chunky cross stretchers towards the base, finishing with a slight curve. These piece are delicate and old therefore are more statement pieces rather than functional, One of the chairs blue background) has two small pieces of ivory missing. This is reflected in the price.
