明式螭虎靠背圈椅
製作年代 | 20世紀
品牌 | 不詳
規格 | 寬89 x 深53 x 高100公分
材質 | 雞翅木
館藏號 | 2-063-02
Ming Dynasty Style Arm Chair
PRODUCED．20th century
MANUFACTURER．Unknown
DIMENSIONS．W89 x D53 x H100cm
MATERIAL．Chicken-wing wood
OBJECT NUMBER．2-063-02
「圈椅」的名稱源自其靠背，如一個圓圈的造形。在宋代，人們稱之為「栲栳樣」，「栲栳」是指用柳條或竹篾編成的大圓筐，因形似而得名。到了明代，《三才圖會》便將這類椅子稱為圓椅。清朝時期，《工部則例》記載了圈椅的製作方式，顯示其結構和形制與明式圈椅相比並無太大改變，並且這種設計至今仍在民間廣泛生產和使用。圈椅之所以在歷史上和現代都深受喜愛，主要是因其符合人體工學的設計：扶手自背部順勢而下，使用者雙手放置於扶手上，手肘能輕鬆倚靠，極為舒適。
這張圈椅的設計簡潔大方，椅盤以上的立柱部分為圓形，以下則為外圓內方，結構樸素而不失雅致。椅子的正面及左右兩側安裝了刀牙條裝飾，整體以素雅為主，僅在靠背板和扶手間的小托角處有雲紋雕刻，這樣的設計可視為圈椅的基本形式，強調實用性與美感的平衡。
The name “Round-Back Chair” comes from its circular backrest design, resembling a full circle. In the Song Dynasty, it was called ""Kaolao style,"" with ""kaolao"" referring to a large, round basket woven from willow or bamboo, named for its similar shape. By the Ming Dynasty, this chair style was termed a ""round chair"" in the Sancai Tuhui. The Qing Dynasty Ministry of Works Standards later documented the chair's construction, showing minimal changes from the Ming-style round-back chairs. This design remains widely produced and used today, cherished for its ergonomic comfort: the armrests curve naturally downward from the backrest, allowing users to rest their arms and elbows with ease.
This round-back chair’s design is simple yet elegant. The uprights above the seat are circular, while below, they transition to an outer-round, inner-square form, lending a refined structure. The front and sides feature decorative sawtooth strips, with an overall understated style. Only a small cloud motif is carved between the backrest and armrest support, showcasing the basic form of the round-back chair—a harmonious balance of functionality and aesthetics.