$1,754Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 43.71 in W 23.23 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This pair of late 19th-century pink painted chairs features stylishly simple yoke-back designs.
Wood
$2,270 / set
H 34 in W 26 in D 23 in
Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chairs, Elmwood, Hand-Crafted, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese yoke back or scholar chairs made in Chinese elmwood.
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 backsplat.
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Yoke Back Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Elegant Yoke-back chairs of fine quality with soft patina. These yoke-back chairs have no armrests which made them popular at banquets or large dinner parties. They were light weight...
Elm
$1,282
H 44.1 in W 26.78 in D 0.4 in
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
$1,400 / set
H 33 in W 17 in D 14 in
Pair of Vintage Yoke Back Slipper Chairs, Elm Wood, China, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of Chinese yoke back slipper chairs.
Elm
$1,295
H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Chinoiserie Horseshoe Yoke Back Black Lacquer Chair Ming Style Legs Made China
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Chinoiserie style horseshoe Yoke back black chair with Ming style legs and champaign colored Damask fabric with floral pattern on the seat cushion.
Stone
$1,147 / set
H 46 in W 18.25 in D 19.63 in
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
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Elm
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
$1,200 / set
H 43.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Hand-Crafted Chinese Yoke Chairs, Elm Wood, Ming Style, 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Yoke high back Chinese chairs in Ming style. Could be used as side chairs or dining chairs.
Elm
$2,075 / set
H 41 in W 17.25 in D 14 in
Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This near pair of 19th century Qing Dynasty yoke high back chairs is a testament to classic Chinese craftsmanship, bringing a refined touch of history and sophistication to any inter...
Wood
$3,225 / set
H 37.75 in W 20 in D 16.5 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 rattan seats, curving back splats and natural wood patina.
Rattan, 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.
Elm
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42 in W 25 in D 22 in
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
19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Ming Chairs, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Chinese yoke-back Ming chairs (Qing Dynasty), made of hardwood and finely carved throughout.
Hardwood
$2,980 / set
H 44.89 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Good Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A good pair of XIX Century Chinese yoke back elm scholars chairs of great colour and patina.
Elm
$4,850 / set
H 43.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style.
Elm
$2,800 / set
H 44.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
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.
Cypress
$650
H 44 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Ming Yoke Back Lacquered Asian Scholars Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Ming Yoke Back Lacquered Asian Scholars Arm Chair.
Wood
$4,375 / set
H 46.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of 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 wood with carved splats.
Wood, Rattan
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 rustic patina caused by years of use.
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.
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 design.
Cane, Walnut
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.
Elm, Willow
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.
Rosewood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an antique circa 1800s yoke back chair. Handmade in China. Horse shoe shape Beautiful sculptural bentwood shape.
Wood
Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Chinese yoke-back chairs sent as a gift to King Phillip II in the 16th century must have been inspirational in the West; around a century later, those wide back splats, as ...
Hardwood
Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Arm Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese hardwood yoke-back arm chair of 'four-corners exposed' form, with shaped crest rail above the S-shaped relief-carved splat and supported on curved corner posts, the curved ar...
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
Asian Ming Style Yoke-Back Solid Rosewood Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Asian solid rosewood chair in Ming style with yoke-back. In excellent condition and ready to be placed in your home. This vintage Asian solid rosewood chair will bring be...
A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined and elegant yoke back armchairs. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional chair selections.
Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Scholar's Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese hardwood yoke back scholar's chairs, the frames with gently canted crest rail and arms around simple yokes and plain inset seats.
Hardwood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 31 in D 26 in
Baker Furniture Midcentury Chinoiserie Walnut Yoke Back Low Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury Chinese yoke back low lounge or slipper chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Walnut + brass + uphlolstery Measures: 31" W x 26" D ...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Also known as “yokeback” chairs for the way in which the tops of the chair backs resemble an oxen yoke, the chair is accented with curved back slats and scrolled detailing on the sea...
Elm
Antique pair of Chinese yoke back arm chairs ca 1850
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs with its original untouched surface.
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1860. These chairs would have been originally lacquered and have since been stripped.
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Official's Hat / Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Also referred to as Yoke back chairs. From Shanxi, China and dates to the early 19th century.
Elm
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 originally lacquered and have since been stripped.
Elm
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 originally lacquered and have since been stripped back to the bare woodwork, sealed with a ...
Hardwood
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 originally lacquered and have since been stripped back to the bare woodwork, sealed with a ...
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Scholar Back Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique classic Chinese tall yoke back chair in the best perfectly aged original old surface with early hand wrought iron strap repairs at seat.
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
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
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 Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Exceptional and rare pair of Chinese yoke back chairs.
Elm
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
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 antique Kilim fabric.
Elm
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
Pair of Vintage High Yoke Back Chinese Scholars Lounge Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 73" tall high yoke back Chinese scholars armchairs. Listing includes stately tall backs, stretcher base, wood construction, distressed finish, great style and form, circa mid...
Wood
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
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
19th Century Elm Yoke-Back Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Antique high-backed Elm chairs with a smooth back support. At first this type of chair was used by royalty but then spread to the elite classe. The curves of the back splat and the a...
Elm
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H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Antique Chinese Yoke Back, Horseshoe Chair in Patinated Wood, circa 1800-1849
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique circa 1800s yoke back chair. Handmade in China. Beautiful sculptural bentwood shape, Horseshoe armrest.
Bentwood
Sold
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
Chinese 19th Century Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Yoke Back Chair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
Called yoke because the back resembles a yoke for oxen, this Chinese chair features a rectangular back adorned with a slightly arched rail, adorned with an exquisite splat.
Rattan, Wood, Elm
Second Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat.
Lacquer, Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wrapped Bamboo Yoke-Back Chairs, the shaped back with openwork splat attached to flared arms above a split bamboo seat atop round legs, with multip...
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mandarin chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in vibrant original Matisse-esque fabric with sinuous enameled steel frames nodding to traditional Chinese yoke-back chairs.
Steel
Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Chinese Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
Pair of elmwood, 19th century, Chinese chairs with wide center splats culminating in typical oxen yoke top crest rails and inset woven cane seats. Void of carvings, the chairs have a...
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Root Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Chinese yoke back rootwood chairs with pagoda shaped back top railing.
Wood
Pair of Yoke Back Side Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Side Chairs, Elmwood with Hard Cane Seats.The chairs are in original condition retaining a beautiful color and compelling patina.
Elm, Cane
Chinese Double Yoke Back Chair
Located in Washington, DC
Unusual and charming double yoke back armchair, Elmwood, 19th Century.
Elm
Chinese Yoke Back Double Chair or Bench, 18th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Unusually narrow Chinese "double seated" chair or bench with traditional yoke back, elmwood, 18th century.
Elm
19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Chinese yoke back side chair Measures: 20.5"W x 16.75"D x 42"T, seat:23"T with cushion.
Wood
Wabi Sabi Round Table
Located in Nijlen, BE
Timeless table made from original 19th-century components. Solid tree trunk and chestnut wood tabletop. The round tabletop feels silky smooth and comfortably seats 6. It's beautiful...
Chestnut
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$13,700
H 53.25 in W 23.75 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early to mid-19th century, China, presented on an early 20th century custom fitted stand. ...
Brass
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
In the West, this type of chair is commonly called a "yokeback" chair because its top rail looks like a yoke for an ox. However, in China, the name translates to "lamp hanger" chair,...
Elm
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. Our artisans lacquered this bold, late 19th centu...
Elm, Lacquer
$2,995 / set
H 38 in W 23.75 in D 17 in
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Horseshoe Back Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style 1920s horseshoe back bamboo armchairs a pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style horseshoe back armchairs from the early 20th century, with fretwork moti...
Wood, Bamboo
$3,400
H 44.75 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
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 carved splat. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this armchair features a recta...
Wood
$2,525
H 46.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Scholar's Lamp Hanger Armchair with Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the 19th century, with carved splat, curving arms and brown patina. Created in China during the Qing dynasty,...
Wood
$1,990 / item
H 47 in W 23.5 in D 21.25 in
Hand-Carved Elm Minister's Hat Armchair, Qing Style, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
A classic Minister's hat armchair from Henan, China. Northern elm wood, original finish, circa 1890. Open hand-carving of "Good Fortune" on back-splat. Two available. Sold separately.
Elm
$12,500 / set
H 47 in W 24.25 in D 19 in
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered King Wood Arm Chairs 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty red lacquered king wood serpentine crest curvature arm chairs with decorative carved straight legs and original connecting stretchers. Mid 19...
Kingwood, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Scholars Armchairs, circa 1800s
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Chinese Scholars armchairs, circa 1800s, elmwood with original Burgundy lacquer, Classic yoke form backrest. Get warm wear and patina.
Elm
Pair of Chinese Spindleback Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century spindleback armchairs owe their graceful design to the styles and techniques that emerged during the Ming dynasty, the golden age of Chinese furniture design. Cons...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese Official chair. Elmwood, original red and black lacquer. Back splat with vague remains of decorations (natural wear and tear). Carved scalloped aprons below the ...
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 beautifully aged original old surface color patina w/ well figured grain. Late 19th century....
Hardwood, 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
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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