Official Hat Chair

Beautiful pair of carved elm Asian arm chairs with caned seat surface and plain back splat.

Pair of 19th century Chinese Yokeback, Official Hat's or "Lamp Hanger" chairs. Beautiful aged rustic patina caused by years of use.

Chinese "Official's Hat Chair" in elmwood. Ming style. Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the chair mimics the brimmed hats of Chinese government workers in the curved head rail.

Sold as a pair. The chairs are often referred to as "official's hat" chairs, due to the shape of the crest rail, which evokes the form of officials' hats from the Ming Dynasty.

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...

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...

China, 1840-1860. Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the chair mimics the brimmed hats of government workers in the curved head rail.

A Qing Dynasty pair of high back officials hat chairs from Shanxi, China, exquisitely handcrafted in the 19th century.

Sold as a pair. Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the chair mimics the brimmed hats of government workers in the curved head rail.

When chairs have non-protruding crest rails and arms that do not extend beyond the front post, they are known as southern official’s hat chairs or writing chairs.

Rooted in ancient imperial courts and reinvigorated during the Ming dynasty, the emperor chair is also known as an “official’s hat chair” for the shape of the sculpted crest rail tha...

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...

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 serpenti...

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.

In China, this type of chair is known as an "official's hat" chair, because of the shape of the crest rail.

Also referred to as official’s hat chairs, the chair mimics the brimmed hats of government workers in the curved head rail.

This tall-back bamboo armchair is designed after the traditional 'southern official's hat chair,' defined by high rectangular backs, shortened arm railings, and no protruding crest r...

The chairs are often referred to as "official's hat" chairs, due to the shape of the crest rail, which evokes the form of officials' hats from the Ming Dynasty.

The traditional seat is also referred to as an official’s hat chair, since the overhung head rail mimics the brimmed hats of imperial bureaucrats.

A wonderful pair of Chinese huanghuali and huamu (burlwood) inset nanguanmaoyi (southern official's chair). Straight lines and gentle curves work in delicate harmony to please bo...

Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat.

Gorgeous set of six ming style Chinese carved Guanmaoyi yoke back chairs or official's hat chairs crafted from radiant elm hardwood.

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.

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...

Antique Chinese Classic yoke back officials hat chair with woven cane seat and metal buttoned straps in overall beautifully aged original condition.

A Qing Dynasty pair of high back officials hat chairs from Shanxi, China, exquisitely handcrafted in the 19th century.

The crestrail is reminiscent of a Chinese official hat chair with a subtle raised center in Mont's modern chinoiserie interpretation.

A pair of tall-back armchairs crafted of bent bamboo in a traditional style known as the 'southern official's hat chair.' Woven rattan seat.

Stunning pair of Chinese yoke back officials hat chairs featuring a carved dragon motif backsplat.

fine and unusually large single Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Yoke back official hat armchair. circa 1850 China.

The style is also known as a "lamphanger chair" for its resemblance to bamboo wall lamps, or an "official's hat chair," after the wide-brimmed putou hats worn by early government off...

With a style dating back to the 11th century, the backs and the armrests adopt a yoke-back shape for which they are sometimes referred to as Official’s Hat chairs. Raised on straight...

The style is also known as a "lamphanger chair" for its resemblance to bamboo wall lamps, or an "official's hat chair," after the wide-brimmed putou hats worn by early government off...

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.

They are called guanmao yi or ‘official hat-shaped chairs’, the name derived from its resemblance to the winged hat that was part of the formal attire of the Ming officials.

A nicely proportioned pair of official's hat armchairs. From Shandong province, circa 1900.     

Pair of Chinese Southern Official's Hat Side Chairs. Sold individually.

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,...

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.

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...

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...

A pair of Chinese Scholars armchairs, circa 1800s, elmwood with original Burgundy lacquer, Classic yoke form backrest. Get warm wear and patina.

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...

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 ...