Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm Apothecary but is in a classic

but is in a classic design with wonderful carvings at the top of each leg

but also makes a great bedside table or lamp stand

while the top is set with a rattan panel to provide a hard wearing surface

Wall mounted or stood against a wall

like this light elm version

Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm Apothecary but is in a classicThe light finish on this version of our horseshoe armchair, accentuates the grain of the elm wood and complexity of the build, as all the different joins can be seen. Known also in Chinese as 'Grand Tutor Chairs' (taishi yi), they were used initially by high ranking officials at court and were symbols of great status in Ming dynasty China. They later became more common but were still reserved for the most important visitors and members of a household.