Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs material-stone The spaces behind the fixed

The spaces behind the fixed panels either side of the doors are accessible

beautifully crafted lattice screen in warm elm finish is made up of four hinged panels

with rounded poles

with space in the centre for a DVD player or digital box

citrus aroma

Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs material-stone The spaces behind the fixedShanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curved 'S' shaped backrests feature a circular motif in relief carving with a 'f' character meaning 'rich' or 'wealthy' a symbol believed to bring prosperity to the owner of the chairs. Each chair also has scrolling dragons in relief carving at the corner of the headrail and side posts, which suggest they were