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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese yoke back or scholar chairs made in Chinese elmwood.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs featuring a Shuangxi emblem on the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Good Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs
Located in London, GB
A good pair of XIX Century Chinese yoke back elm scholars chairs of great colour and patina. Qing
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Painted and Lacquered Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of lacquered and painted Chinese yoke back armchairs.
Chinese, 19th century.
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Two 18th Century Lacquered Wood Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs, Chinoiserie Chique
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of lacquered wood northern Chinese yoke-back chairs, Guan mao shi
Hebei Province, Qing
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 39.18 in W 24.02 in D 19.3 in
Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of chinese yoke back armchairs circa 1860.
These chairs would have been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Antique, Chinese, Yoke Back Chairs in Hand Carved Exotic Wood - Pair - Qing Era
Located in Glasgow, GB
Behold the elegance of history with this pair of early 20th century Chinese Yoke Back 'Captains Hat
Category
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
No Reserve
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Yoke Back Chinese Slipper Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of Chinese yoke back slipper chairs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Slipper Chairs
Materials
Elm
Vintage Chinoiserie Yoke Back Scholar Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Chinese Yoke back scholar chair. Classic style with cane seat. Wonderful coloring and lines.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Elm
Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning pair of 20th century Chinese yoke back armchairs crafted of cypress, baimu.
The chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Cypress
H 44.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
Antique Chinese High Yoke Back Wood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese high Yoke back wood armchair, having officer hat backrest above rectangular seat
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of Chinese hardwood yoke-back chairs (Qing Dynasty) with carved back and tenon seat.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Highly carved pair of Chinese elm yoke back officials hat chairs. Featuring a decorative back splat
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of large elm Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) yoke back chairs, with bespoke cushions made from
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Armchair with Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period yoke back armchair from the 19th century with original finish and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 44.75 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Chinese Elmwood Yoke High Back Ming Style Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese Elmwood Yoke High Back Ming Style Chairs
22.5"W x 18"D x 46.5"H
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chinese Pair of Fine Yoke Back Armchairs with Bamboo Carvings, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
as a "yoke-back chair," defined by a tall back, curved arms, a flat back yoke, and a protruding top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 43.25 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
fine and unusually large single Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Yoke back official hat armchair. circa
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Yoke Back Chair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood yoke back armchair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm, Rattan
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period yoke-back chairs from the 19th century, made from natural
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 46.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty yoke back armchairs from the 19th century, with carved splats, brown
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 47 in W 20 in D 26.5 in
Near Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of Chinese Qing dynasty period yoke high back chairs from the 19th century, with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 41 in W 17.25 in D 14 in
"The Lava Chair", Yoke Back Armchairs with Custom Deep Orange Lacquer, a Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
"The Lava Chair", a pair of Qing Dynasty period Yoke back armchairs from the 19th century, boldly
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 20.75 in D 18 in
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke Back Side Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Ming dynasty style yoke back side chairs from the early 20th century with woven
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 37.75 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Pair of High Back Chinese Chairs Ming Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Yoke high back Chinese chairs in Ming style.
Could be used as side chairs or dining chairs
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Materials
Elm
2 Antique Chinese Elm Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Club Lounge Yoke Arm Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
"An impressive pair antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Horseshoe back armchairs, circa first half 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Qing Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Elm, Bentwood
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Tall Back Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
a back yoke. The back stiles curve in the opposite direction as the back yoke, creating an elegant
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back chairs and square low
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Back Porch Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
the classic yoke-back armchair popular since the Song dynasty. Also referred to as official’s hat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Reed, Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Ming Style High Back Chair, Red Lacquer
Located in Hamburg, DE
"yoke rest," belonged to the more affluent classes. The armchair is around 1850 and in very good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Chinese Official's Chairs, Rosewood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Buffalo, NY
A finely crafted set, four Chinese official's chairs. The center yoke back panel has elegantly
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Official Hat Chair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese Officials Hat Chairs. Dramatic details include yoke back splat
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
like a yoke for an ox. However, in China, the name translates to "lamp hanger" chair, describing how
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese audience chair in the Ming Dynasty taste. The chair is made from Northern Chinese Elm with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
"yoke-back chair," defined by its tall back, flat back yoke, and protruding top crest rail. The style is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Work from 1900 perid, in the style of huanglhuali yoke-back chairs of the Chinese Dynasty.
Removable
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Important Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Huang Huali Armchairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare pair of late 18th century Chinese Huang Huali armchairs with yoke backs terminating in
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Official's Cap Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood elm yoke back armchairs ( officials hat chairs ) in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Set of Six Gilded Steel Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with a smooth round tubular frame having a classic hat chair yoke style top rail and a wide, flat back
Category
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair from the 19th century, with rattan seat
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm, Rattan
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
China, with pictorial records dating back to as early as the 6th century. The name 'Yoke-Back' refers to
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Slipper Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Elm
H 45.3 in W 24.7 in D 24.3 in
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style.
Handcrafted vintage Mid
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Green Glazed Shiwan Pottery Teapots Qing Dynasty, 'Pair'
Located in Dallas, TX
A near pair of 19th century Sancai green glazed pottery teapots. Both with yoked handles, spouts
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
wooden yoke would originally have been part of the setup as well, but has long since rotted away.
The
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Chippendale Style Console, Wall or over the Mantle Mirrors, a Pair Italian
Located in Stamford, CT
Gothic, Rococo and Chinese design, original-inspired Chippendale furnishings are often variable in their
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console M...
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Pair of Chinese Yoke-Back Painted Wood Side Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of classically inspired Chinese yoke-back chairs with age-gentled grey patina. Wonderfully
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Yokeback, Official Hat's or "Lamp Hanger" chairs. Beautiful aged
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Elm Armchairs of Good Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pair of late 19th century Chinese yoke back elm armchairs of good patina.
This type of chair
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chairs
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood and willow bentwood chairs.
19th century, Northern China.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm, Willow
Mid-Century Modern Yoke Back Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Highly unusual and decorative. Reminiscent of a Chinese yoke back chair but in a Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Lacquer Chairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Slender and Graceful Beautiful Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Yoke Back Chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Style Yoke Back Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Chinese style yoke back armchair
Measures: 22.5" W x 17" D x 43" T, seat 19" T, arm
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A pair of traditional form yoke back armchairs in elm with elm seats. With good shaping to the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Elmwood Continuous Yoke Back Armchairs Qing Dynasty
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
A lovely pair of mid-Qing dynasty continuous yoke-back Yumu armchairs from Shanxi province.
Raised
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
A pair of yoke-back armchairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of dark red lacquered elm wood chairs with curved backrests and wood seats. Each chair has elegantly formed vase-and-bamboo side posts intersecting the armrests, the arched a...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Armchairs
Set Of Three Antique Chinese Shoulder Yokes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three wooden Chinese handcarved shoulder yokes for carrying goods or water. Used
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique High Yoke Back Armchair with Double Happiness
Located in Merrimack, NH
This 19th century high yoke back armchair has a well carved Chinese character “Double Happiness” on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Qing Period Elm Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Fresno, CA
A pair of Qing period elm yoke back armchairs. The s-form back decorated with incised medallions
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
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Chinese Yoke Back For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese yoke back available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese yoke back for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. There are many kinds of the Chinese yoke back you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese yoke back, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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The average selling price for a Chinese yoke back at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced.
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- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
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