A PAIR OF 18/19th C. ZITAN FOUR-CORNERS EXPOSED CHINESE OFFICIAL'S HAT ARMCHAIRS, SICHUTOUGUANMAOYIEach has a curved, protruding crest rail supported on an S-shaped splat and elegantly curved rear posts. Carved with a dragon medallion reserve flanked by shaped, beaded spandrels, gracefully curved standing stiles which continue to form the rear legs. The rectangular frame encloses flat surface seat above scrolling twigs carved aprons and spandrels. The legs are joined by stepped stretchers and a footrest with shaped apron. The Zitan wood display smooth and lustrous dense hardwood with dark purple-brown patina and feathery fine grain.PROVENANCE: Miami, Florida, private collector, by inheritance. Moore family ran several antiques stores business and hotel during 1930-1970's around Delphi, Indiana. Specialized in antique Furniture and porcelain china.Height:48.75 inWidth: 25.5 inDepth: 18.88 in