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What is a yoke back chair?

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What is a yoke back chair?
Yoke 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

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 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
$1,950 Sale Price / set
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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

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

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 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

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