Robert Ellsworth Round-back Armchair

This chair is a reproduction of a very special piece from Robert Ellsworth’s collection. The meticulous attention to furniture design by craftsmen during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties continues to captivate to this day. It balances between design and art, blending the two seamlessly in a way that is both intriguing and harmonious. Every straight or curved line, every surface formed by these lines, seeks variation within stability, combining precision with flexibility. It is not just furniture; it is art. The armrest and goose-neck joint feature small inserted corner braces. The supporting bar beneath the armrest tapers, being thinner at the top and thicker at the bottom, while the front legs are fitted with footrests, and plain aprons are attached beneath the stretchers. The progressively higher footrests, a common feature, show the distinctive craftsmanship of the piece. Made from heavy, substantial materials, the chair radiates both stateliness and elegance, embodying the virtues of a gentleman and an air of refined scholarly taste.