Folding Horseshoe Armchair, Indigo finish-painted wing-like 'flanges' at each end

wing-like 'flanges' at each end are typical of furniture used throughout China for a religious purpose

Each one differs slightly in size and colour

tall and narrow with plenty of storage space inside the upper and lower compartments

birds and flowers

The finish is considerably worn in places

Folding Horseshoe Armchair, Indigo finish-painted wing-like 'flanges' at each endSimple folding stools were seen very early on in China's history the first recorded stools being from the Han dynasty almost two thousand years ago. These developed later into larger folding armchairs, these being similar to the classic Chinese horseshoe chair but with folding legs and woven seats, making them transportable for travelling and easy to store. Our version is a faithful reproduction of antique Chinese chairs from the Ming dynasty, crafted