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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.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Chairs
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Chairs

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Chairs

H 44 in W 24 in D 22 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont

H 29.5 in W 31 in D 27 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. The chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Cypress

Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair
Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair

Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair

H 44.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Pink Painted Chinese Yoke-Back Chairs

H 43.71 in W 23.23 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
traditional Chinese motif decorate the back splat of the chair, with graceful serpentine-like curves adorning
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair
19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair

19th Century Black Lacquered Elm Chinese Officials Hat Yoke Back chair

H 44.1 in W 26.78 in D 0.4 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese yoke back or scholar chairs made in Chinese elmwood.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Chairs

H 34 in W 26 in D 23 in
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
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs
Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs

Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs

H 46.86 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
American Banister Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Nice example of an original condition Late 18th century American Banister yoke back chair with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Maple

American Banister Chair
American Banister Chair

American Banister Chair

H 40.75 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Chinese Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional forms. The chairs are designed in a classical style known as a "yoke-back chair," defined by a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Pair of Chinese Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Bentwood Chrysanthemum Armchairs, c. 1850

H 43.5 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ming style black lacquer & brass low chair after James Mont. Ming style yoke back black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Ash

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont
Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont

H 30 in W 28.25 in D 27.25 in
Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Work from 1900 perid, in the style of huanglhuali yoke-back chairs of the Chinese Dynasty. Removable
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900
Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900

Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900

H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Chinese Pair of Fine Yoke Back Armchairs with Bamboo Carvings, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
as a "yoke-back chair," defined by a tall back, curved arms, a flat back yoke, and a protruding top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Pair of Fine Yoke Back Armchairs with Bamboo Carvings, circa 1800
Chinese Pair of Fine Yoke Back Armchairs with Bamboo Carvings, circa 1800

Chinese Pair of Fine Yoke Back Armchairs with Bamboo Carvings, circa 1800

H 43.25 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats

Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats

H 46.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back chairs and square low
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850

Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850

H 35.5 in W 22.25 in D 17.5 in
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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

H 47 in W 25 in D 18 in
Pair of Yoke Back Chinese Slipper Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of Chinese yoke back slipper chairs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Slipper Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Yoke Back Chinese Slipper Chairs
Pair of Yoke Back Chinese Slipper Chairs

Pair of Yoke Back Chinese Slipper Chairs

H 33 in W 17 in D 14 in
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs

Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs

H 47 in W 22.75 in D 17 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair
Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair

Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Official Hat Armchair

H 47.64 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Blue Painted Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs
Pair of Blue Painted Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs

Pair of Blue Painted Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs

H 72 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra
By Scalamandre, James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair with square brass sabots in the
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra
Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra

H 30 in W 28.25 in D 27.25 in
Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of Qing Dynasty period yoke high back chairs from the 19th century, with carved aprons
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs
Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs

Near Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs

H 41 in W 17.25 in D 14 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Lacquered Chinese Northern Elm Yoke Back ‘Officials Hat’ Chairs
A Pair of Lacquered Chinese Northern Elm Yoke Back ‘Officials Hat’ Chairs

A Pair of Lacquered Chinese Northern Elm Yoke Back ‘Officials Hat’ Chairs

H 46 in W 18.25 in D 19.63 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
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stone

Chinoiserie Horseshoe Yoke Back Black Lacquer Chair Ming Style Legs Made China
Chinoiserie Horseshoe Yoke Back Black Lacquer Chair Ming Style Legs Made China

Chinoiserie Horseshoe Yoke Back Black Lacquer Chair Ming Style Legs Made China

H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke Back Side Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke Back Side Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats

Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke Back Side Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats

H 37.75 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair
By Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming style yoke back dining or side armchair with an ebony
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair

H 36 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
"yoke-back chair," defined by its tall back, flat back yoke, and protruding top crest rail. The style is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850

H 32.25 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Pair of High Back Chinese Chairs Ming Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Yoke high back Chinese chairs in Ming style. Could be used as side chairs or dining chairs
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of High Back Chinese Chairs Ming Style
Pair of High Back Chinese Chairs Ming Style

Pair of High Back Chinese Chairs Ming Style

H 43.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair from the 19th century, with rattan seat
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Elm

19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes

19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes

H 42 in W 18 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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs
Pair of Chinese Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs

Pair of Chinese Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs

H 42 in W 25 in D 22 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. Qing
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Good Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs
Good Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs

Good Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs

H 44.89 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 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. Believed to be Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Ming Yoke Back Lacquered Asian Scholars Arm Chair
Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Ming Yoke Back Lacquered Asian Scholars Arm Chair

Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Ming Yoke Back Lacquered Asian Scholars Arm Chair

H 44 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful and tall Ming style chairs with a yoke back. The chairs are painted black and very
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

H 73.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

H 24 in W 18 in D 15 in
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style. Handcrafted vintage Mid
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style

Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style

H 43.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair. Four available.
Located in Wichita, KS
Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair in the style of James Mont. circa, midcentury-1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair. Four available.
James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair. Four available.

James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair. Four available.

H 27.25 in W 32 in D 28.5 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs

Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs

H 46.75 in W 25 in D 22 in
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
By William Switzer
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair

William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair

H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair

Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair

H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 39.38 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Official's Cap Armchairs
19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Official's Cap Armchairs

19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Official's Cap Armchairs

H 45 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Yoke Back Chair
Mid-Century Modern Yoke Back Chair

Mid-Century Modern Yoke Back Chair

H 49.5 in W 22.25 in D 30 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chairs

H 47.25 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
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.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Lacquer Chairs
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Lacquer Chairs

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Lacquer Chairs

H 41 in W 21 in D 16 in
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. Wonderfully
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Pair of Chinese Yoke-Back Painted Wood Side Chairs
Pair of Chinese Yoke-Back Painted Wood Side Chairs

Pair of Chinese Yoke-Back Painted Wood Side Chairs

H 46 in W 22 in D 16 in
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.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Willow

Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chairs

H 42 in W 17 in D 14 in
Pair of Dutch Queen Anne Side Chairs
Located in Lenox, MA
Pair of yoke & vase canted back side chairs in the original red paint with black striping. Queen
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Chairs

Pair of Dutch Queen Anne Side Chairs
Pair of Dutch Queen Anne Side Chairs

Pair of Dutch Queen Anne Side Chairs

H 40 in W 18 in D 16 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Official's Hat / Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
back chairs. From Shanxi, China and dates to the early 19th century. Elmwood with a beautifully aged
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Qing Dynasty Official's Hat / Yoke Back Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Official's Hat / Yoke Back Chairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Official's Hat / Yoke Back Chairs

H 34.26 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 in
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
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape
Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape

Antique Chinese Yoke Back Chair with Patinated Wood, Horse Shoe Shape

H 35 in W 23 in D 22 in
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
Two primitive carved African Baule chairs. Made from indigenous local woods featuring yoke back
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

H 24 in W 21 in D 17 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
in which the tops of the chair backs resemble an oxen yoke, the chair is accented with curved back
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Yoke Back Chairs

H 46 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
slender Silhouette and graceful proportions, yoke-back chairs from the Ming and Qing dynasties offer
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair
Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair

Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair

H 42 in W 20 in D 18 in
Pair Black Lacquer & Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair black lacquer and linen upholstered loose cushioned seat yoke back chairs with tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Black Lacquer & Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs
Pair Black Lacquer & Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs

Pair Black Lacquer & Linen Asian Style Lounge Chairs

H 32.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture

Antique Chinese Scholar Back Chair
Antique Chinese Scholar Back Chair

Antique Chinese Scholar Back Chair

H 48 in W 19 in D 16 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Arm Chair
Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Arm Chair

Chinese Hardwood Yoke-Back Arm Chair

H 40 in W 24 in D 19 in
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
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Pearwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Yoke back Officials Hat Chairs
Qing Dynasty Chinese Yoke back Officials Hat Chairs

Qing Dynasty Chinese Yoke back Officials Hat Chairs

H 44.25 in W 28 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Chinese Children's Lamphanger Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
"lamphanger chair," termed as such for the resemblance to bamboo wall lamps. Also known as “yoke-back” chairs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Children's Lamphanger Chair
19th Century Chinese Children's Lamphanger Chair

19th Century Chinese Children's Lamphanger Chair

H 26 in W 18.75 in D 14.5 in
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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs

Asian Ming Style Yoke-Back Solid Rosewood Chair
Asian Ming Style Yoke-Back Solid Rosewood Chair

Asian Ming Style Yoke-Back Solid Rosewood Chair

H 37.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Set of Two Vintage Oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" Back Chairs
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two vintage oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" back chairs. The minimalistic shape, especially of
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Vintage Oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" Back Chairs
Set of Two Vintage Oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" Back Chairs

Set of Two Vintage Oriental "Hat Yoke Y Shaped" Back Chairs

H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Midcentury Chinoiserie Walnut Yoke Back Low Lounge Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Midcentury Chinoiserie Walnut Yoke Back Low Lounge Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Midcentury Chinoiserie Walnut Yoke Back Low Lounge Chairs, Pair

H 26.5 in W 31 in D 26 in
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Yoke Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal yoke back chair for your home. Each yoke back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. There are many kinds of the yoke back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A yoke back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one yoke back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company and Baule Tribe produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Yoke Back Chair?

Prices for a yoke back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $5,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,890.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Yoke Back Chair
  • What is a yoke back chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • What is a yoke chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A yoke chair is a style of chair that has a curved top rail. Yoke back chairs became prominent during the Tang dynasty, 618 - 907 AD, in China and get their name for their resemblance of a yoke for oxen. Yoke chairs were traditionally made of high-quality wood and are a favorite among woodworking enthusiasts and home décor collectors. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary yoke chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is the back of a chair called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a splat back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • What is a lyre back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • What is a Windsor back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • What is a bow back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a channel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • What is a sling back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • What is a comb back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a low back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a spoon back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a balloon back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • When were cane back chairs popular?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • When were balloon back chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a high back office chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are rounded back chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • How do you upholster a channel back chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • When were shield back chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.

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