Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Tortoise Shell Pierced Trellis Bench Arm Chair

Description

This distinctive diminutive open-arm accent chair or bench features a bold, tortoiseshell faux-painted finish over its entire wooden frame, creating a richly textured pattern of deep amber, brown, and black tones. The eye-catching backrest is constructed from openwork geometric slats that cross in an asymmetrical, diagonal lattice design, a motif mirrored in simpler form on the open side arms. A finely woven, charcoal / black textile covers the padded seat, featuring a stylized fleur-de-lis stars. The entire piece is supported by sturdy, straight square legs connected near the base by a low-profile H-stretcher, combining geometric structure with a dramatic, exotic surface pattern.

Condition

Good Vintage Condition; Marking and edge wear; some fading/stain on seat.
Chipped/Missing Section center of lattice;

Dimensions

26.5"w x 14.5"d x 30.75"h, seat h 18"