Wood Jiali Chair

Everything straight and honest below, and one big curve above.

This jiali chair dates to the 20th century. It is sand blasted elm wood. As original period furniture became harder to find, restoration artists began salvaging fragments from incomplete pieces to make complete ones, and eventually full reproductions began to surface. Horseshoe-backed seat in a satiny, mid-tone brown. The central splat shows tight straight grain, the paneled seat has softly worn edges, and a delicately cut apron links the legs. Lower rails are flat and broad. It is 22.5 inches long, 17.5 deep and 30 high.

Quiet confidence, in a very sit-down shape.