This Elm wood arm chair with rounded back is styled in the simple tradition of Ming furniture. They are Handmade of Solid Elm wood in Shanghai, China using old world Chinese wood joinery techniques and finished in a hand rubbed lacquer. This chair is made with dove-tailing and without nails. These chairs are usually sold in pairs but at times individually. We collected these in northern China at a fair price and have only a limited supply. Simple Ming feet, ox horn top, with leg stretchers provides a strong sitting chair with rich walnut brown wood grain. This elegant chair will add an Asian flair to any room decor. Use a pair with a table in the middle to create a sitting area. This chair will add a sense of importance to any who have the joy of sitting on it. It was first made in Sung Dynasty and named the chair after high royal official rank. This chair should represent the high social status of the family member who owns it.