Black Lacquer and Gilt Round StoolTypical FeaturesThe black lacquer and gilt round stool is a common chair and stool found in Qing Dynasty imperial furniture. Its distinctive features are primarily reflected in its decorative craftsmanship and structural design.Historical BackgroundExamples of this type of round stool, such as those in the collections of the Palace Museum in Beijing, typically feature a black lacquer wood seat with gilt decorative patterns. For example, the Qianlong Xiangfei bamboo chair with black lacquer and gilt chrysanthemum and butterfly backrest (a combination of Xiangfei bamboo and black lacquer) features a backrest panel adorned with gilt patterns of auspicious chimes, round longevity translucent lights, and butterfly and chrysanthemum patterns. The seat is undecorated, resulting in a simple and neat structure.