Wood Jiali Chair

Honey-colored and slightly weathered, with a back that bends like a bow.

This jiali chair dates to the 20th century. It is sand blasted elm wood. During the Cultural Revolution, from 1966 to 1976, a great deal of antique Chinese furniture was burned, confiscated or scattered, which the article says helped start the scarcity of such pieces. Horseshoe-backed seat with a rich, glossy mid-brown tone. Grain runs straight down the central splat, and small darker patches show along the seat edge. Legs are plain and square, joined by a front rail and a higher side bar. It is 22.5 inches long, 17.5 deep and 30 high.

A fine example of doing a lot with a little.