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Antique Late Qing Dynasty Pair of Yoke-back Armchairs C.1890
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Antique Late Qing Dynasty Pair of Yoke-back Armchairs C.1890

19th century
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A late Qing Dynasty pair of hardwood yoke-back armchairs, with swept crest rails and tripartite panelled back splats hand-carved with pierced decoration, set over out-swept arms and framed panel seats, above attractively shaped and incised front aprons, all raised on square-section legs united by stretchers.

Displaying the commanding visual stature characteristic of late 19th-century Chinese furniture, this pair offers a distinctively striking sculptural presence. They serve as exceptional statement pieces when positioned symmetrically in a spacious entrance hall, a formal drawing room or flanking a library hearth.

Very good antique condition, retaining a rich, layered historic dark lacquer finish with rich ruby undertones, stable craquelure and honest wear. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

Chinese, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 113.5 cm

Width: 67.5 cm

Depth: 58 cm

Seat Height: 52.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated these Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226975
Dealers Internal Reference
3754
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Description
A late Qing Dynasty pair of hardwood yoke-back armchairs, with swept crest rails and tripartite panelled back splats hand-carved with pierced decoration, set over out-swept arms and framed panel seats, above attractively shaped and incised front aprons, all raised on square-section legs united by stretchers.
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Displaying the commanding visual stature characteristic of late 19th-century Chinese furniture, this pair offers a distinctively striking sculptural presence.
Founders Antiques

They serve as exceptional statement pieces when positioned symmetrically in a spacious entrance hall, a formal drawing room or flanking a library hearth.

fig 1. A pair of dark brown carved wooden Chinese yoke-back armchairs with curved top rails, open arms, and carved back splats.
fig 1. Antique Late Qing Dynasty Pair of Yoke-back Armchairs C.1890

Very good antique condition, retaining a rich, layered historic dark lacquer finish with rich ruby undertones, stable craquelure and honest wear. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

Chinese, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 113.5 cm

Width: 67.5 cm

Depth: 58 cm

Seat Height: 52.5 cm

Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated these Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226975
Dealers Internal Ref
3754
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A pair of dark brown carved wooden Chinese yoke-back armchairs with curved top rails, open arms, and carved back splats.
Antique Late Qing Dynasty Pair of Yoke-Back Armchairs c.1890
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A yoke-back armchair, also known as an officials hat chair, is a traditional Chinese seating design featuring a distinctive crest rail shaped like a wooden yoke or official headgear. Originating prominently in the Ming and Qing dynasties, these chairs feature curved armrests and carved central back splats.

Late Qing Dynasty chairs were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as elm, walnut, or rosewood using traditional joinery techniques. Artisans employed complex mortise-and-tenon joints without metal nails, allowing the timber to adapt naturally to humidity variations.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of age such as natural wear on the lower footrests, hand-carved joinery details, and hand-applied finishes displaying a historic patina. Look for mortise-and-tenon frame construction and subtle variations in hand carving.

These sculptural armchairs serve as statement accent pieces when placed as a pair in an entrance hall, flanking a console table, or positioned in a living room to introduce architectural interest alongside contemporary furniture.

Position the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply a small amount of beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish.
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