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Matched Pair of 19th Century Chinese Concubine Chairs
Youlls Antiques
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Matched Pair of 19th Century Chinese Concubine Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A delightful pair of small 19th century Chinese hardwood chairs each with a hidden drawer underneath the seats & retaining much of their original red laquer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
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Youlls Antiques has dated these Chinese Yoke Back Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1208408
Description
A delightful pair of small 19th century Chinese hardwood chairs each with a hidden drawer underneath the seats & retaining much of their original red laquer.
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated these Chinese Yoke Back Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208408
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish.
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Archive I A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish.

Matched Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Concubine Chairs

Archive II A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish. View II
Archive III A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish. View III
Archive IV A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish. View IV
Archive V A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish. View V
Archive VI A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish. View VI
Archive VII A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish. View VII
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A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish.
Matched Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Concubine Chairs
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A matched pair of 19th-century Chinese side chairs featuring curved yoke top rails, carved central back splats, square timber seats, and a reddish-brown lacquered finish.
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Yoke-back side chairs are traditional Chinese wooden seating designs characterised by an un-upholstered timber frame, a contoured central back splat, and a top rail resembling a cattle yoke. Originating in Ming and Qing dynasty furniture design, these armless variants were commonly used in domestic reception rooms and halls.

These chairs were primarily crafted from regional hardwoods or elm (jumu) and constructed without metal nails using precise mortise-and-tenon joinery. Surfaces were typically finished with multiple layers of natural sap lacquer to protect the timber and accentuate carved decorative panels.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit integrated mortise-and-tenon joints, hand-carved decorative splats, and natural wear to the lacquer finish around contact areas like the footrests and seat edges. Uneven patination, historic timber movement, and exposed structural joints further indicate period origin.

Chinese side chairs function well as architectural accent pieces in entrance halls, on either side of a console table, or paired with contemporary dining furniture. The minimalist linear silhouette creates visual interest when juxtaposed with clean modern architecture and muted upholstery.

Keep lacquered timber furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, cracking, and fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleaners, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to preserve the original finish.
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