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.
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
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
$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
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
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.
Hardwood
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
Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood.
Pearwood
$1,766Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Entirely handmade and originating from Shanxi Province in China, these chairs date back to the 19th century.
Wood
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
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
Chinese Ming Style Yoke-Back Scholar’s Armchair
Located in Stafford, TX
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Yoke-Back Scholar’s Armchair A beautifully crafted vintage Chinese Ming Revival yoke-back armchair, inspired by the elegant proportions of traditional Chi...
Wood, Elm
$4,800 / set
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
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 Early 20th Century Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Chinese hardwood yoke back armchairs with carved foliate splat decoration, dating to the early 20th century, in very good overall condition, with minor edge rubs, impe...
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Oriental Drexel Dining Chairs Heritage Era
By Heritage Furniture, Dunbar Furniture, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Edward Wormley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage American manufacturers like Drexel commonly integrated global historic motifs into mid-century furniture lines, heavily drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese yoke-back...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
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
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
A Pair of Lacquered Chinese Northern Elm Yoke Back ‘Officials Hat’ Chairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Crafted from durable Chinese elm, each chair is characterized by its distinctive yoke-style backrest.
Elm
Chinese Pair of Fine Yoke Back Armchairs with Bamboo Carvings, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
The chairs are designed in a traditional style known as a "yoke-back chair," defined by a tall back, curved arms, a flat back yoke, and a protruding top crest rail.
Elm
Pair of Chinese Elmwood Yoke-Back Side Chairs with Original Paint, circa 1890
Located in Casteren, NL
Originating in China, the chairs were designed in a traditional style related to the classical yoke-back chair and the so-called official’s hat chair.
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
$1,186 / item
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
2 Fine Antique Armchairs Chinese Carved Motifs Official Hat Yoke Back Lacquered
Located in London, GB
In China, the swastika is also the symbol for 'Wan', meaning ten thousand, an auspicious number in the Chinese classical culture, so these carvings can be understood to symbolise 'pe...
Elm
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 patina, serpentine arms and side stretchers.
Wood, Rattan
$2,500 / set
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Elm
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
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.
Wood
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
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
Early 20th Century Shoulder Rice Carrying Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rice carrying shoulder wooden yoke pole from the early 20th century, with hand-woven rattan baskets and bamboo accents.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
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
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
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage BERNHARDT Chinoiserie Ming Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Features an elegant, undulating center splat that subtly mimics classic Chinese yoke-back armchair silhouettes. Lacquered Finish: Coated in a high-gloss black lacquer finish typical ...
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
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 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge chair.
Wood
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.
Hardwood, Elm
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.
Unavailable
H 45.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
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.
Elm
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 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
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
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.
Wood
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
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 29" T.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.08 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
6 Chinese Rosewood Dining Chairs Inlaid Mother of Pearl Yoked
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality set of six mid-20th century Chinese dining chairs. Constructed from solid Chinese rosewood.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
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 on four square section legs and joined with stretchers. The apron is carved with a...
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 crest rail, back splat, and arms. Of a generous size.
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...
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 the back splat and dramatic protruding crest rail.
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 and with square armrests above a solid rectangular seat, raised on rounded legs join...
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 Carved Elm Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1880. Good quality pair of Chinese armchairs.
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
Sold
H 37 in W 23 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Chinese Yoke Carved Wood Floral Decorated Throne Lounge Armchairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Yoke back carved wood floral decorated throne lounge armchairs, a pair.
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 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
Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It was also known as a "lamp-hanger chair", because its form is very similar to a ladder-like structure that was historically used to — you guessed it — hang lamps in the Chinese hom...
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
Fine Pair of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant pair of Chinese export yoke back armchairs, circa 1890.
Hardwood
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
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
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
Rouge Print Silk & Black Lacquer High Back Chinese Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Rouge print silk upholstered Chinese tall back lounge chair with black lacquered ming style legs and apron with a traditional Chinese yoke style surmounted back handle.
Wood
Yellow Silk High Back Chinese Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The back features trapunto Han characters in the upholstery, and is sumounted by a traditional Chinese yoke handle of ebonized wood.
Wood, Silk
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
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
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
Antique Chinese Wooden Yoke Armed - Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique yoke-armed horseshoe chairs are made from elm wood during the 1850s, giving it a very solid and sturdy structure.
Elm
Antique Chinese High Yoke Back Wood Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Chinese high Yoke back wood armchair, having officer hat backrest above rectangular seat centered with a panel of woven split bamboo above squared tapered legs joined by stre...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Displaying the beautiful grain of Chinese elmwood and a rich, dark patina, this pair of 19th century emperor chairs have a refined, understated presence.
Elm
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Ornate Figural Horseshoe Yoke Arm Accent Club Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese horse shoe or yoke arm chair. Made of Rosewood featuring piereced splat, ornate supports, figural carved animal faces and serpent accents.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Sold
H 43 in W 17.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Chinese Antique Elm and Fruitwood Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese antique elm and fruitwood yoke back armchairs from the early 20th century, with pierced splats, brown patina, serpentine arms and carved apron.
Elm, Fruitwood, Rattan
Sold
H 46 in W 22 in D 17 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 dark lacquered yoke back armchairs from the 19th century, with carved splats and rattan seats.
Wood, Rattan
Yoke Crest Ming Style Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Austin, TX
Yoke crest armless chairs, in hard-to-find set of eight.
Elm
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke-Back Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Also known as official’s hat chairs, this handsome pair is all curves: Starting with the yoke-form top rails connected to arched backsplats and continuing down through the serpentine...
Elm
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...
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-Century Yoke-Back Single Beds by Widdicomb ca. 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of mid-century modern single beds, by John Widdicomb, ca. 1960s. Elegant Chinese influence in the yoke form headboards.
Wood
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 scrolls and supported by splats and columns, centered around a traditional paneled seat ...
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.
19th Century Qing Dynasty double yokeback bench sofa settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty double yoke back arm bench/sofa in elmwood ca 1840-50
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
Fine Pair of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant pair of Chinese export yoke back armchairs, circa 1890.
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Qing Era Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of 'Captain's Hat' yoke back armchairs, handcrafted at the very beginning of the 20th century during the Qing Dynasty in China.
Hardwood
Sold
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
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
Set of Six Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning set of six Lucite dining room chairs in the Chinese Yoke style with newly upholstered white fabric seats.
Lucite
Second Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat.
Lacquer, 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
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
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 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
Sold
H 46 in W 23 in D 18 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period yoke-back armchairs from the 19th century with serpentine arms, wooden seats and distressed brown patina.
Wood
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
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood yoke back armchair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted scenes and lacquered finish.
Rattan, Wood, Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some restoration. Contact dealer for more information.
$3,295 / set
H 38.25 in W 22.75 in D 18 in
Pair Antique Ming Style Chinese Qing Carved Hardwood Gilt Lacquer Throne Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese Ming style carved, lacquered & gilt throne armchairs, Qing dynasty, circa 1900. This very attractive pair of antique carve...
Hardwood, Lacquer
$2,550 / set
H 36 in W 27 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs, Solid Wood
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Embellished with intricate carvings and gold pigments, these 19th-century Chinese armchairs display the playful opulence of Qing-dynasty furniture design. A variation on the southern...
Elm
$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Lady's Chairs, Hand-Painted Wood, Matched Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A rare and exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese lady’s chairs, preserved in remarkable original condition—an increasingly uncommon find, especially as a matched set. Elegantly pr...
Wood
Sold|$2,100 / set
H 47.25 in W 26.38 in D 17.33 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Official's Hat Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of late 19th-century Chinese Official’s Hat armchairs, known as Guanmaoyi, beautifully crafted from solid Chinese elmwood during the Qing Dynasty. These striking ...
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armchairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood arm chairs, each with carved bats above a motif and surrounded by cherries and leaves, raised on square section legs united by st...
Hardwood
$3,098Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 21.86 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Chinese Antique Export Cir 1900 Lacquered & Painted Ming Style Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of highly decorative Chinese Export circa 1900-1920 hand painted and lacquered Ming style armchairs I have three of these cha...
Wood
$1,439Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 43 in W 23 in D 20 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Official's Hat Armchairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this matching pair of Qing Dynasty Style Official's Hat Armchairs. The members of this chair are delicate and slender. The back splat is made up of three connected sections. ...
Elm
$694Sale Price|33% Off
H 32.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique Horseshoe Back Armchairs were made from solid rosewood with Mother of Pearl inlay around the armrest and back. Very solid and sturdy. It feature...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Southern Administrator's Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century elmwood administrator's chairs are from northern China and feature arching back splats hand carved with traditional motifs including peonies, sparrows, and ...
Elm
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 Oriental Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish pair of late 19th century Japanese side chairs, each with wonderful carved leaves and orchids to the backs and legs.
Softwood
$3,800 / set
H 40.16 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Shanxi Province Horseshoe Armchairs Chinese Scholar's Chairs
Located in IT
A striking pair of traditional Chinese Shanxi armchairs, beautifully crafted with elegant proportions and rich aged patina. Originating from the Shanxi region, these chairs embody th...
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of 19th century Chinese painted horseshoe back armchairs. Made from elmwood.
Wood
Pair of Chinese Nobility Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pair of Chinese chairs was most likely produced for a nobleman in the late 1800s or very early 1900s. The stag featured prominently in the back of each splat is meant to represe...
Sandalwood
$1,359Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$129,099 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Vineyard Demilune Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Vineyard demilune console table is a stunning piece that brings a touch of nature into your home. Made from pine, it has a natural and rustic look that will instantly warm up any...
Wood
Chinese Export Six Panel Coromandel Screen Gilt Courtyard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning 20th century Chinese export lacquered six-panel coromandel screen depicting a lush courtyard over a dramatic gold leaf ground. The lacquered panels are incised and painted w...
Brass
$14,950
H 98.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
Large Scale 1940's Gilt Oval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale 1940's Gilt Oval Mirror With Carved Beaded Surround Detail. Good overall condition, few rubs to finish from age and use as shown in photos. Mirror glass is stamped 1947, ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$5,990 / set
H 13.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Pair of French Midcentury Nickel & Parchment Leather Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern cantilevered nickel and parchment leather side / end tables / gueridon attributed to Maison Ramsay. The pieces feature delicate nickel m...
Nickel
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...
Wood
Fine Chinese Four-Panel Carved And Painted Room Divider Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A substantial and impressive Chinese four panel low relief carved and painted room divider screen in pastel tones on black ground. Colorful painted relief decoration on the front fe...
Wood
Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy. Sold & priced individually. This is a natural...
Alabaster, Bronze
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Style Armchairs in Original Olive Velvet Circa 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
This elegant pair of 1970s armchairs evokes the timeless sophistication of Jean-Michel Frank's design. Featuring clean lines, simple geometry, and balanced proportions, they are a pe...
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Chinese Elm Altar Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique late Qing period Chinese elm altar table. It features mitered mortise and tenon joinery construction, two deep drawers and carved spandrel corner supports on round, straight ...
Iron
19th Century French Chinoiserie Side Table in Lacquered Wood
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French chinoiserie side table.
Wood
Victorian Brass & Extending Standard Oil Lamp - By Hinks of B'ham
By Joseph Hinks & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Brass & Extending Standard Oil Lamp - By Hinks of B'ham - with reeded column on gadrooned disc base - converted to electric - 22"diam x adjustable height - - The lampshade(...
Brass
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