Date: Ming dynasty (AD 1368-1644)

Dimensions: Length 58.5 cm, Width 47.0 cm, Height 119.5 cm

Gift of the Chuang Family, 1998

• Object Type：
  • OTHERS
• Location：
  • Chinese Ming and Qing Furniture Gallery
• Tag：
  • armchair ming huanghuali wood

The official's hat armchair was so named because of its shape. There are two types, the southern yoke-backed armchair and the yoke-backed armchair with four protruding ends. Huanghuali wood is the preferred material for the latter type due to its natural texture. The natural grain of wood and the beautiful elegant shape of the chair complement each other. This chair is a classic example of the yoke-backed armchair with four ends of its back and armrest protruding. In addition, a complete board of S-shaped back splat is applied and designed to create the curve that complies with the camber of the human spine. The chair features good proportion and smooth style, which not only contributes to its simplicity and sophistication but also to its comfort. The arch-shaped inner frame under the seat serves both as decoration and reinforcement. This shape is a rare object of its kind and has a high aesthetic value.

【Special Exhibition】 Treasure of Prosperity: Gifts for the Shanghai Museum