Horseshoe Armchair, Warm Elm d50 also formed part of the

also formed part of the dowry

or in our dramatic black lacquer

our blanket trunks are based on the traditional trunks of ancient China

Made from solid wood

although the rolled scroll design on the feet was more common in later furniture

Horseshoe Armchair, Warm Elm d50 also formed part of theThis 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