Wood Jiali Chair

A single bent arc forms both back and arms, and the splat just stands there.

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 chair in medium brown with a slightly dry, open-grain finish. The curved rail ends in small outward knobs, a plain plank splat rises from the seat, and a framed panel seat rests on a shallow arched apron. It is 22.5 inches long, 17.5 deep and 30 high.

Modest lines, solidly assembled, no airs.