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A Good Pair of Xix Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs in Elm
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A Good Pair of Xix Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs in Elm

19th century
For Sale by Ebury Trading
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A good pair of XIX Century Chinese yoke back elm scholars chairs of great colour and patina. Qing Dynasty.

c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated these Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs to the 1880s.

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SA941079
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ET03964
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Description
A good pair of XIX Century Chinese yoke back elm scholars chairs of great colour and patina. Qing Dynasty.

c.1880

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA941079
Dealers Internal Ref
ET03964
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

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A pair of nineteenth-century Chinese elm yoke-back armchairs featuring carved central back splats and curved armrests.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century Chinese elm yoke-back armchairs featuring carved central back splats and curved armrests.

A Good Pair of Xix Century Chinese Yoke Back Scholars Chairs in Elm

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Ebury Trading

Ebury Trading
Telephone 0207 881 0881
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CT17
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A pair of nineteenth-century Chinese elm yoke-back armchairs featuring carved central back splats and curved armrests.
A GOOD PAIR OF XIX CENTURY CHINESE YOKE BACK SCHOLARS CHAIRS IN ELM
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A pair of nineteenth-century Chinese elm yoke-back armchairs featuring carved central back splats and curved armrests.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsYoke top rail, Carved back splat, Curved armrests, Mortise and tenon joints
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

A pair of nineteenth-century Chinese yoke-back scholars armchairs from the Qing Dynasty, originating from around 1880. These chairs are fashioned from elm wood with a warm brown timber colour, showing a polished finish with visible grain and natural wear patterns across the surfaces. Each armchair incorporates a curved yoke top rail, scroll-ended armrests, and an upright central back splat decorated with circular and square carved motifs. Traditional joinery connects the components, complemented by a shaped apron beneath the seat and scrolled foot supports at the base. The dimensions are 114 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 58 cm deep. Positioning this pair in a gentleman's library, a quiet reading nook, or a traditional study provides functional seating and distinctive historic character. The open armrests and sturdy frame suit placement as statement accent chairs flanking a desk or architectural feature. Interior settings benefit from the warm timber tones, which complement neutral or richly panelled walls while maintaining a clean silhouette within the space.

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A yoke-back scholar chair, also known as an officials hat chair, is a traditional Chinese seating form featuring a distinctive curved top rail with protruding ends resembling a wooden yoke. Originating in the Ming and Qing dynasties, these chairs were traditionally associated with scholars, officials, and individuals of high status.

Traditional Chinese seating was constructed from regional timbers such as elm, cypress, and walnut, as well as dense hardwoods. The furniture relies on precise mortise-and-tenon joinery without the use of metal nails or adhesive, allowing the timber structure to adapt to changing humidity levels.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-cut joinery, hand-carved relief details, and natural wear patterns on footrests, seat frames, and armrests. The underside often retains hand-planed surfaces, historical construction marks, and age-consistent patination within carved crevices.

These chairs serve as architectural accent pieces when positioned as a pair in an entrance hall, flanking a side table, or integrated into a modern living room layout. Their graphic silhouette and warm wood grain provide structural contrast alongside soft upholstered furniture.

Position the timber away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage and joint movement. Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber and protect the surface finish.
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