Pair of Chinese Hardwood Chairs with Marble Dreamstone Inset Backs

Circa 1900, hardwood, possibly rosewood, shaped crest rail, paneled back with circular inset marble plaque, flush seat with molded edge, through tenon joinery, straight legs with stretcher base.

39 x 20.75 x 16.5 in.

From the Collection of Phoenix Chen Haydon, Raleigh, North Carolina

Both back circular panels are detached (but present); later nails to secure marble plaques; some joint shrinkage throughout; one chair's rear right leg with vertical crack and fill.