Pair of Antique Chinese Southern Official's Hat Chairs - Elmwood

19th century 41-1/8 black height 22-1/2 width 19-7/8 seat height Beautiful, matched pair of antique Chinese armchairs in the classic Southern Official's Hat style. Crafted from solid elmwood (yumu) with a rich, beautifully aged dark espresso/burnt brown finish that highlights the wood's natural grain.The Southern Official's Hat design (Nanguanmaoyi) is highly sought after for its elegant, continuous lines. Unlike Northern yoke-back chairs, the top rails and armrests on these chairs curve cleanly backward to blend smoothly directly into the vertical support posts rather than extending outward in pegs. This creates a refined, minimalist silhouette that blends perfectly with modern, eclectic, or "Japandi" interior design aesthetics.Features & Details:Material: Solid Elmwood (Yumu)Design: Southern Official's Hat / Scholar's Armchair formDetails: Openwork detailing along the front lower aprons and simple accent carvings along the side stretchers.Joinery: Traditional mortise-and-tenon construction.Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound, stable, and ready to use as functional accent seating or entryway statement pieces. Pair of Antique Chinese Southern Official's Hat Chairs - Elmwood