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
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Lacquer, 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
Lacquer, Wood
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
Elm
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
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
Steel, Chrome
$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
Elm
$1,159 / 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
Elm
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
Hardwood, 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
Elm
$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Chinoiserie Official’s Hat Chairs, a Pair
Located in North Canton, OH
A brilliant pair chinoiserie officials arm chairs. Gorgeous hand painted details cover ever inch of
Wood
$5,750 / set
H 46 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Chinese 1880s Official's Hat Chairs with Pierced Splats and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing Dynasty period official's hat armchairs from the late 19th century, with carved
Wood
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style of a Chinese Ming officials hat chair crafted from rattan poles lashed together with leather
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$9,000 / set
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
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
Steel
Pair Chinese Elm Official's Hat Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese hardwood elm yokeback armchairs "official's hat chairs" in great original vintage
Hardwood, 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
of typical style and construction, and known as official's hat chairs or yoke back chairs, because of
Cypress
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
Hardwood, Elm
Pair of Chinese Chrysanthemum Lady's Chair, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
classic Chinese 'southern official's hat chair.' The side chair is crafted of elm (yumu) with mortise-and
Elm
$1,295
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
Elm
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Tall Back Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
refined forms of Ming-dynasty furniture design. The chairs are designed after the 'southern official's hat
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese High York Back Armchairs, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of antique Chinese armchairs, often referred to as “official’s hat chairs,” dating
Wood
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
the playful opulence of Qing-dynasty furniture design. A variation on the southern official's hat
Elm
$3,393
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
Official’s Hat chairs. Adorned with carved medallions on the back splat, the chair is raised on straight legs
Wood
$5,670 / set
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
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
Elm, Lacquer
$5,387 / set
H 44.49 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 in
Antique Chinese Armchairs Pair Official Hat Yoke Back Carved Motifs Lacquered
Located in London, GB
bottoms! Called Official Hat, Scholars or Yoke Back chairs, these chairs were reserved for nobility
Elm
$4,826Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 41.5 in W 18 in D 28.8 in
QING DINASTY 1880-1900 Pair Of Dignitaries Arm Chairs In Lacquered Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
hardwood. Official's Hat Chair (Guanmaoyi) are often associated with scholars and officials, featuring a
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
for a 19th-century administrator in northern China. Known as guanmaoyi or official's hat armchairs
Elm, Lacquer
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
Elm
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th Century Southern Officials Hat Armchairs, carved lower apron with spandrels on three sides.
Chinese Hat Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair - Carved Elmwood Official's Hat Chairs with Some Remains of Lacquer - Northern China
Elm, Lacquer
Antique High Yoke Back Armchair with Double Happiness
Located in Merrimack, NH
untouched. The high yoke back armchair was also commonly called “Official Hat Chair” because of its
Wood
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 Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Yokeback, Official Hat's or "Lamp Hanger" chairs. Beautiful aged
Wood
19th Century, Ming Style Official's Hat Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese "Official's Hat Chair" in elmwood. Ming style. Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the chair
Elm
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. Created in elm wood in the 19th
Elm
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
Pearwood
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
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
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Elmwood Hat Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
A Qing Dynasty pair of high back officials hat chairs from Shanxi, China, exquisitely handcrafted
Metal
Pair of Qing Dynasty Official's Hat / Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
patina. Carvings of a horse on the backsplat. Sold as a pair. Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the
Elm
Qing Dynasty Short-Backed Southern Official’s Hat Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
are known as southern official’s hat chairs or writing chairs. It is believed that this style of chair
Wood
19th Century Chinese Emperor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
also known as an “official’s hat chair” for the shape of the sculpted crest rail that resembles a
Elm, Lacquer
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
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
Elm
Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair is known as an "official's hat" chair, because of the shape of the crest rail. It was also known
Hardwood
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
Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Tall Back Porch Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
the classic yoke-back armchair popular since the Song dynasty. Also referred to as official’s hat
Reed, Elm
Chinese Tall Back Bamboo Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall-back bamboo armchair is designed after the traditional 'southern official's hat chair
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 45.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Pair Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Side Chairs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning pair of Chinese black lacquer and gilt painted official's hat side chairs, made for the
Softwood
Petite Chinese Tall Back Porch Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
official’s hat chair, since the overhung head rail mimics the brimmed hats of imperial bureaucrats. Once
Reed, 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
Burl
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 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
Grasscloth, Raffia, Elm
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
Hardwood
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style of a Chinese Ming officials hat chair crafted from rattan poles lashed together with leather
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
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
Metal
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Elmwood Hat Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
A Qing Dynasty pair of high back officials hat chairs from Shanxi, China, exquisitely handcrafted
Rattan, Elm
Set of Eight James Mont Lacquered Dining Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
reminiscent of a Chinese official hat chair with a subtle raised center in Mont's modern chinoiserie
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of Tall Back Bamboo Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
official's hat chair.' Woven rattan seat.
Bamboo, Rattan
Second Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat
Lacquer, 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
Wood
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
also known as a "lamphanger chair" for its resemblance to bamboo wall lamps, or an "official's hat
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
shape for which they are sometimes referred to as Official’s Hat chairs. Raised on straight legs with
Wood
Pair of Chinese Bentwood Yokeback Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
"lamphanger chair" for its resemblance to bamboo wall lamps, or an "official's hat chair," after the wide
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
official's hat armchairs, these chairs are named for the protruding ends of their top rails and arms, which
Elm
Sold
H 47.992 in W 27 in D 26 in
19th Century Huanghuali 'Offical's Hat" Yokeback Armchairs Guanmoyi Style a Pair
By Huanghuali Ox
Located in Manhasset, NY
in the simplicity and balance of their lines. They are called guanmao yi or ‘official hat-shaped
Hardwood
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
Chinese Side Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Chinese Southern Official's Hat Side Chairs. Sold individually.
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.
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
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
$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
$2,530
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
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
H 41 in W 94 in D 17 in
Large Elm-Wood Altar Table, Qing Dynasty, Shanxi, Mid 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A large elm-wood altar or console table with everted flanges or 'qiaotou' (commonly called "birds wings"), supported on recessed trestle legs with multiple carved, stylized ruyi in s...
Elm
$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
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 Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
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
$2,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 47 in W 23.5 in D 21.25 in
Official's Hat Armchair, Late 19th Century
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
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
$4,485 / set
H 44 in W 23 in D 18 in
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style elm scholar's chairs from the early 20th century, with unusual upper rail, carved panels on the splats, curved arms and rattan seats. Born in Chi...
Elm, Rattan
$4,370 / 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. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, each of this pair o...
Wood, Rattan
$1,129Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Antique Chinese High Chairs, Wood, Rustic Finish, Circa 1900, Pair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The original finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving a soft, natural organic feel to the chairs. Rear legs have a piece added years ago due to wear: but I didn'...
Fruitwood
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