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Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Elm

Antique Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
H 47 in W 22.75 in D 17 in
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.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

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Elm

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
H 47.64 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 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
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19th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

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.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

Materials

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
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1880s Chinese Antique Yoke Back

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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
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18th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

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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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Hardwood

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Wood

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
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Wood

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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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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
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Early 1900s Antique Yoke Back

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Hardwood

"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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Wood

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
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

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Elm

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

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Rattan, Wood

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Rattan, Wood

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Rattan, 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
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19th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

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Wood, Elm, Rattan

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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Walnut

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Elm

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
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Yoke Back

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Wood

Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 39.38 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Reed, Elm, Lacquer

Queen Anne-Style Fiddle-Back Chair in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Slip Seat, c 1880
Located in Miami, FL
A very well-crafted American Centennial, Queen-Anne-style chair in mahogany with fiddle yoke-back
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Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Yoke Back

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Upholstery, 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
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Hardwood

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Wood

Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Work from 1900 perid, in the style of huanglhuali yoke-back chairs of the Chinese Dynasty. Removable
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Yoke Back

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Mahogany

Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
height 25.4" Unique and highly desirable set of two Antique Certified Scholar's Cap Yoke - Back
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1850s Chinese Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Rattan, 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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Elm

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
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19th Century Chinese Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Wood, Elm, Rattan

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Wood

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Accordingly, the seats are flat, the yoke backs slightly bent, and the legs sturdy to support the sitter. This
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Antique Yoke Back

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Wood

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
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Upholstery, Elm, Bentwood

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Thiensville, WI
; complimenting bead work and embroidery detailing on front yoke, back yoke and hem; front pleated detailing
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1920s Antique Yoke Back

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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Elm

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
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Yoke Back

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Wood

19th Century Church Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century church bell from Post Falls with original yoke. Noted on yoke "Crystal Metal No. 2
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Late 19th Century American Antique Yoke Back

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Brass, Iron, Metal

19th Century Church Bell
19th Century Church Bell
H 11 in W 11 in D 16 in
Distressed American firehouse armchair, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Windsor firehouse chair with a continuous arm yolk back. The crest rail has an applied
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19th Century American Antique Yoke Back

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Maple, Pine, Paint

A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century With square back and yoke arch
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Yoke Back

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Walnut

French Couture Art Deco Flapper Dress Net and Voile Embroidered Circa 1920/1925
Located in Toulon, FR
roses and silver dots. Bustier in powder pink muslin and applique tulle with silver embroidered yoke on
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1920s French Antique Yoke Back

Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
back that slims at the seat, the chair is constructed so that the reader sits in the chair backwards
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Yoke Back

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Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Reading Chair
Georgian Reading Chair
H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
mirror is the original and is beveled. it swivels and is in the original "yoke". The serpentine drawers
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Metal

19th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Bleached Chestnut and Iron Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
of chestnut wood, the bench stands on carved legs ending with round feet. Both ox yoke supports are
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Yoke Back

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Wrought Iron

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
Located in Kenilworth, IL
traces of original black lacquer throughout. The chair has a frame and panel seat with turned back rails
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
H 38.75 in W 19.5 in D 15.75 in
Edwardian c.1900-1910s Couture Multicolor Velvet Silk Wrap Coat Collared Cape
Located in Thiensville, WI
down center front of cape. Orange multicolor floral print material under yoke. Box pleats at back under
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Early 1900s Antique Yoke Back

Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760
Located in New York, NY
, including their narrow back splat surmounted by a shell-form chest below a yoke-form scroll, reflect English
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, coming from the village behind him, carrying filled baskets using a shoulder yoke. The different scenes
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Yoke Back

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Silver Leaf

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
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Elm

Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet and Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
dress has a button opening at the back and is lined to hip leval. The sleeves and yoke are lace and the
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1920s Unknown Antique Yoke Back

19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Brass locomotive bell complete with original cast iron yoke and cast iron mounting base to go on
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
H 24 in W 24 in D 15 in
A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
cotton lining, and indigo dyed satin trim. Flared kaftan cut, yoke under the armpits and side slits at
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Early 1800s Turkish Antique Yoke Back

A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
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Size: Equivalent french size 36
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Elm

Antique Edwardian SilkOrganza&Lace Buttoned BowTied Peplum BranquinhoLike Blouse
Located in Chicago, IL
to shape the gathered bust and crew-neck yoke. The high gathered waistband in front detaches into
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Yoke Back

Spanish Colonial Wood and Metal Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
wonderful style that was clearly influenced by the indigenous aesthetic. The horse yoke shaped back is
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Late 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Metal

1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress
Located in New York, NY
dahlias on a sky blue ground. Side skirt yoke with released fullness on left hip. Unusual design which
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Yoke Back

Edwardian Irish Crochet and Crinkle Cotton Blouse
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Edwardian blouse with elaborate collar, cuffs and yoke of fine irish crochet lace. Floral
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Yoke Back

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
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Yoke Back

Antique Crochet work day dress, walking dress, two piece
Located in NEWARK, GB
has a delicate crochet yoke to the back of the neck. Condition: Good used condition overall for the
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19th Century British Antique Yoke Back

Deco Shadow Print Chiffon Cherries Dress
Located in New York, NY
fall from a yoke and are loosely gathered and float over the the dress in an unusual configuration
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Yoke Back

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
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Yoke Back

Materials

Pottery

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Antique Yoke Back For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique yoke back available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique yoke back was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique yoke back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique yoke back bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Yoke Back?

An antique yoke back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,375, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $3,900.
Questions About Antique Yoke Back
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.