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
$1,183 / 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
$5,000 / 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
$1,322
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
$2,950
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
$5,499 / 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
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
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
Elm
Sold
H 45.3 in W 24.7 in D 24.3 in
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the shape of the curved headrest, but the style is also known as an 'Official's Hat' chair as the
Rattan, Elm
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
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
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
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$17,195 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Wiener Keramik Austrian Mirrors
By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte
Located in Sharon, CT
Identically cast but with slightly different hand-painting.
Ceramic
Woman with Birds
By Sunol Alvar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Alvar Title: Woman with Birds Year: c.1980 Medium: Color lithograph Paper: Wove Image size: 18.5 x 24.5 inches Framed size: 26.5 x 32.65 inches Signature: Hand signed i...
Lithograph
Sold|$6,320
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 25.6 in
Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, Solid Wood, 19th Century, France, Two Drawers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Console; Dining Table; Table; France; Auvergne; Wabi Sabi; Naive; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Desk; Console Table; 19th-century writing table or...
Wood
Pair of Pagoda Pier Mirrors
By John Linnell
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A design attributed to John Linnell. Each arched divided plate within shaped outer slips entwined with foliate branches and leaf scrolls. Each mirror is surmounted by a seated Chines...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
TallBoy Interiors 'Brokkr' Nesting tables
Located in Malton, GB
These are our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged steel. Every detail is beaten and shaped by hand from the patina on the table to ...
Steel
$2,179 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
Marble, Travertine
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
$4,500 / item
H 48 in W 64 in D 86.25 in
Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
Wood
Modern Genuine Ochre Soft Leather Tan Sling - Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$7,868Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 98.43 in D 92.13 in
21st Century Mid-Century Modern Valerie Bed Cotton Velvet by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Not just another seductive and beautiful brunette, Valerie Leon has been a bond girl twice. Her extensive experience in theatre and unquestionable talent take her to the Hollywood Wo...
Cotton, Wood
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
Set of Four McGuire Antalya Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four laced rawhide rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The Antalya chair (model #MCLM44) features a rattan pole frame w...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
$5,800 / set
H 44 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four organic modern rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. "Cathedral" style dining chairs designed by John McGuire feature a Gothic lancet arch style back with an open ...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
French 1960s Elm Sideboard
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a noteworthy four-door sideboard, exuding an Alpine Chalet style, crafted from solid elm and discovered in the Maritime Alps. This unique cabinet, originating from the 196...
Oak
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