Pair of Roundback Armchairs: Lohan Type
Unknown Artist
1600–1700s
Medium
Rosewood (huanghuali)
Dimensions
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Classification
Furniture and woodwork
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
The Norweb Collection
Accession Number
1955.40
About this artwork
In history, China moved from an original floor culture to high chairs and tables, developing a unique tradition of craftsmanship. Although still relatively unexplored, the manufacturing and styles of furniture differ by region. These horseshoe-back armchairs were made in Jiangsu province. Their simplicity and minimalist elegance are characteristic of Suzhou-style furniture and aesthetics. The backs of the chairs are made of seven pieces of wood, joined and secured with an inserted wooden pin, a ...