Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs 29 x 36cm whilst the small panel and

whilst the small panel and larger panel below are decorated in carved relief

The outer ring and central hole symbolise heaven and earth

It's nicely proportion for use in a modern setting either as an unusual coffee table or as a stand for a TV

The horse is shown saddled

this delightful ceramic stool would also double as a handy side table next to sofa

Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs 29 x 36cm whilst the small panel andShandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. Rather than using complex joinery to produce the curved backrest from three or more pieces of wood, this version used pliable woods such as willow to bend and shape a single piece of wood, which forms both the back and arms of the chair. In this case the arms are supported with two side posts on each side