Early 20th-century Chinese inlaid elm salon suite, comprising a settee and pair of open armchairs, for sale at auction with Duggleby Auctioneers. This three-piece suite combines Rococo-inspired carved forms with extensive mother-of-pearl inlay: the shaped three-panel backs depict figures and horsemen among pagodas, bridges and rocky landscapes, with flowering branches, butterflies, fine-line borders and Chinese character inscriptions. Pierced rocaille cresting rails feature carved roses, foliage and C-scrolls above shell and foliate relief decoration. Swept cartouche-scroll arms, panelled seats and further inlaid flowering sprays to the arms and seat rails complete the design. The suite is raised on foliate-carved cabriole supports with scroll feet and includes loose patterned cushions.