Collinge Antiques

Description

Remarkable Chinese carved and inlaid hardwood bench or hall seat c.1900. Useful small size, just 52" wide. Crisply carved and pierced top rail featuring two splendid Chinese dragons. Over a back panel inlaid with mother of pearl to create a highly detailed scene of figures in a landscape with trees and temple buildings. Note also the carved and pierced spandrels to the backrest. Pearl inlaid arms over sides which are also carved as dragons, the heads forming the arm supports. Board seat (height 15") with inlays to the shaped front rail, over a carved apron and legs with further inlays. Note how the carvings are continued on the rear of the bench which also has a large floral design inlay. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Dimensions: Width 52" Height 37" Depth 17".
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.