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 carved section.
Rosewood
Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts.
Elm, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese Official chair. Elmwood, original red and black lacquer.
Elm
$2,500 / set
A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Official's Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely pair of Chinese officials chairs. Featuring a decorative back splat.
Pearwood
Chinese Yumu Official's Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood 'Official's Chair' with fretwork and lacquered finish.
Elm
$1,800 / set
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 backsplat.
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th-early 19th century black lacquered elm Chinese hat chair. Intricate carvings of traditional Chinese motif decorate the back splat of the chair, with graceful serpentine-l...
Elm
Set of Six Gilded Steel Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Brilliant Hollywood Regency set of six Chinese Ming style officials hat chairs. The chairs feature a modern redux crafted in stainless steel with a dramatic anodized gilt or brass fi...
Steel
A Pair of Lacquered Chinese Northern Elm Yoke Back ‘Officials Hat’ Chairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Pair of early 20th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs These elegantly crafted chairs feature a graceful, harmonious design rooted in the classic aesthetics of tradi...
Elm
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. The chairs are made in the manner and style of a Chinese Ming officials hat chair crafted from rattan poles lashed together...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Blue Painted Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful tall pale blue chairs made for tall hat officials. Yolk back detail at top. Good luck symbol painted in gold paint or gold leaf, chairs trimmed in same color. From Shanghai.
Elm
$2,400 / set
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, carved spandrels to upper backrest corners and armrest joints also carved scalloped ap...
Elm
Pair of Chinese Chrysanthemum Lady's Chair, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming lady's chair dates to the early 19th century and is an armless variation on the classic Chinese 'southern official's hat chair.'
Elm
$750 / set
Pair Chinese Elm Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese elm offficial's hat chairs In very good original condition w/ beautiful glowing color patina. Qing Dynasty style - dating from around the mid 20th century. Look at a...
Hardwood, Elm
Chinese Ming Style Chromed Steel Officials Hat Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent reimagined Chinese Ming style officials hat chair beautifully crafted from steel with a smooth, thick, seamless chromed finish.
Steel, Chrome
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 with figural scenes.
Elm
Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of elegant 19th-century elm wood chairs embody Ming-dynasty design with simple form yet complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back ...
Walnut
Pair of Chinese 1880s Official's Hat Chairs with Pierced Splats and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
These chairs are ideal for those who appreciate fine antiques and wish to incorporate a touch of Chinese heritage into their décor.
Wood
Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
The chairs of typical style and construction, and known as official's hat chairs or yoke back chairs, because of the shape of the crest rail.
Cypress
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The design is reminiscent of Chinese Ming officials hat chairs. The armchairs have gracefully curved open arms terminating in rounded rawhide-wrapped ends.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Antique Print of a Chinese Official in a Sedan Chair by Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Draag-Zetel'. Old print depicting a Chinese official carried in a sedan by seven carriers. A procession of soldiers in front and behind. This print originates f...
Paper
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elm Top Hat Official Chair, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province hand carved elm top hat official chair - pair This pair of rare antique Shanxi Province top hat official chairs have all its original red color and patina. T...
Elm, Lacquer
Syoya Yoshida・Japanese Style Rocking Chair/1950s Tatsumi Mokko/mingei wabi-sabi
Located in 足利市, JP
It draws sophisticated inspiration from the noble silhouette of classical Chinese Ming-style "Guanmao" (Official's Hat) chairs, seamlessly reimagined through a traditional bentwood (...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 45 in W 21 in D 16 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs with Original Iron Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautifully worn antique Chinese official's hat chairs with classic lines and original iron straps on back and seat.
Elm
Unavailable
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Set of Chinese Rosewood Official's Chairs and Table Qing Dynasty, circa 1900
Located in Westmaas, NL
This antique fine carved rosewood set of two official's chairs and tea table, was made during the Qing dynasty, circa 1900. All original lacquer. Dimensions: Table H 75 cm x W 38...
Rosewood
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Armchairs, carved lower apron with spandrels on three sides.
Priced as a pair.
Pair of 19thC Elm "Official's Hat" Arm Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful pair of carved elm Asian arm chairs with caned seat surface and plain back splat.
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 19th century Chinese elmwood Official's chairs with woven cane seats.
Elm
Chinese official armchair
Located in New York, NY
A South Official Armchair in rosewood, from Zhejiang China Early 19th Century
Rosewood
Rare Early 20th Century Chinese Officials Folding Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare early 20th century Chinese hongmu folding officials chair from the late Qing dynasty, having a traditional Chinese shaped top rail, carved fret decoration either side of ...
Hardwood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Yoke back Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a very handsome and sumptous pair of Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Yoke back officials hat chairs. The pair is constructed of Chinese pear, Huanghuali ('yellow flowering pear'), o...
Pearwood
Pair of Officials Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Matching pair, red and black officials chairs with lacquer finish. Origining from Shanxi.
Elm, Lacquer
20th Century Pair of Chinese Official Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from Elm Wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, these chairs are as sturdy as they are beautiful.
Elm
Antique Chinese Junior Official Chair
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood, handmade, one of kind junior official's chair from northern China. Seat has a solid inset top above strong thick legs further supported by stabile stretchers.
Wood
Chinese Antique Official's Chair, Ming Style, Crimson
Located in Somis, CA
This chair has the most beautiful original crimson lacquer finish. Its mottled appearance enhanced by natural, time-achieved patina gives it a muted yet splendid look that is hard to...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs in ming style.
Elm
19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Armchair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Good seating comfort. China, 1840-1860. Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the chair mimics the brimmed hats of government workers in the curved head rail.
Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 43 in D 20 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Official's Traveler's Chair with Folding Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese official's double seat traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with black lacquer finish, red highlights, rattan folding seat and footrests.
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Southern Official's Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chinese Southern Official's chairs with original lacquer, "S" curved back splats, and beautifully patinated finish on seats and armrests.
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ming-style Official Hat's Chair
Located in Singapore, SG
A pair of black lacquered Ming-style official hat's chair from Shanxi province. The origin of the name is because the crest rail at the top of the chairs resembles the winged hats of...
Elm
Traditional Ming style Southern Official's Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This late Ming dynasty armchair is a remarkable example of traditional Chinese seating, where each type of chair adapted its conformist characteristics based on its intended use.
Wood
19th Century, Ming Style Official's Hat Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese "Official's Hat Chair" in elmwood. Ming style.
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 1880s Official's Lamp-Hanger Wooden Armchair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period official's lamp-hanger chair from the late 19th century with curving arms, carved spandrels and arched apron.
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Horseshoe Back Official Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elm horseshoe back official chair This Antique Shanxi Province Horseshoe back official chair is made from elm and has its original color and patina. Circa E...
Wood, Elm
Six Mandarin Chairs Knoll Ettore Sottsass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inspired by Chinese Ming Dynasty official chairs but wedded with a touch of his signature whimsy, these are a set of vintage chairs dated to 80s and still have the original Knoll fab...
Steel
Pair of Qing Dynasty Official's Hat / Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Chinese official's hat armchairs from the early 19th century.
Elm
Sold
H 37 in W 19.75 in D 15 in
A Pair of Huanghuali Southern Officials Hat (Nanguanmaoyi) Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese huanghuali and huamu (burlwood) inset nanguanmaoyi (southern official's chair).
Burl
Miniature Huanghuali Chinese Chair and Table set
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Huanghuali Chinese official's hat chair set with table. An expertly crafted miniature architectural model in Huanhuali wood of "Guanmaoyi" a Chinese Official's hat armchair.
Rosewood
Pair of Children's Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood "official's" children's chairs with straight backs and well worn patina.
Elm
Sold
H 39.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese official's yoke back chairs. Excellent for club chairs or dining captain chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 39.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese official's yoke back chairs. Excellent for club chairs or dining captain chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Known as official's hat armchairs, these chairs are named for the protruding ends of their top rails and arms, which bear resemblance to the hats worn by Ming-dynasty officials.
Elm
Sold
H 41 in W 23.25 in D 19 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Officials Chairs in Black Lacquer
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant antique pair of Qing dynasty officials chairs in black lacquer, China. Early 20th century.
Wood
Set of Six Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six ming style Chinese carved Guanmaoyi yoke back chairs or official's hat chairs crafted from radiant elm hardwood.
Grasscloth, Raffia, Elm
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. The chairs are made in the manner and style of a Chinese Ming officials hat chair crafted from rattan poles lashed together...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
fine and unusually large single Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Yoke back official hat armchair. circa 1850 China.
Wood
19th Century Chinese Classic Yoke Back Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese Classic yoke back officials hat chair with woven cane seat and metal buttoned straps in overall beautifully aged original condition.
Metal
Chinese Dragon Carved Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat.
Lacquer, Wood
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Guanmaoyi Official's Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of Chinese Guanmaoyi chairs or official's armchairs made in the Ming style.
Wood
Pair of Southern Official's Hat Chairs - 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of Southern Official’s Hat Armchairs 41h x 22w x 17d This style of chair is also called “Wen Yi” which literally means scholars chairs. The main feature of this pair is a high...
Hardwood
Set of Eight James Mont Lacquered Dining Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The crestrail is reminiscent of a Chinese official hat chair with a subtle raised center in Mont's modern chinoiserie interpretation.
Velvet, Hardwood
Second Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat.
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Chinese Officials Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An unusually large pair of antique Chinese officials chairs with fan shaped seats. From Shanxi Province.
Elm
Pair of Late 18th Century Southern Chinese Official Arm Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
In Elm of simple and classic simple construction.
Elm
Pair of Southern Official Arm Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
In Elm of simple and classic simple construction
Chinese Side Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Chinese Southern Official's Hat Side Chairs. Sold individually.
Elm
Antique Official's Hat Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A nicely proportioned pair of official's hat armchairs. From Shandong province, circa 1900.
Elm
Matched Pair of Heavy Carved Officials' Chairs
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This pair of officials’ chairs are in excellent condition. The center span on each chair displays a beautiful lotus blossom carving. Each carving is different.
Hardwood
1920s Chinese Traveling Folding Chair
Located in Summerland, CA
1920s Chinese official folding traveling chair made of Elwood.
Elm
1920s Chinese Folding Chair
Located in Summerland, CA
1920s Chinese official folding/traveling chair made out of elmwood.
Elm
$10,319
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Sabine Marcelis Pink Resin Candy Cube Contemporary Square Side Table, Rotterdam
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis Candy Cubes series Manufactured by Studio Sabine Marcelis Rotterdam, 2017 High polished single cast resin Measurements 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 H cm. 19.68 in x 19.68 in ...
Resin
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table. The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
Fruitwood
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called i...
Textile
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$6,585 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$8,232 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$33,624
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the ...
Wood, Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$8,464 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
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