17th/18th century The elegantly-curving crestrail comprising five sections, supported by two straight back posts and S-shaped front and back posts, a shaped spandrel beneath each out-scrolled and rounded terminal, the gently-curving central backsplat carved in relief with stylised confronted chilong enclosed within a ruyi-shaped medallion flanked by cusped flanges, the seat frame securing a soft-cane matting and set above a beaded apron carved with two interlocking leafy stems, joined by foot stretchers of ascending heights. 58cm (22 7/8in) wide x 44.5cm (17 1/2in) deep x 98cm (38 1/2in) high.