Yoke-Back Side Chair, Warm Elm Dining Table with thick outer frames

with thick outer frames

They were often made with solid wooden frames but with either rattan or woven top panels to add comfort

or use them at the head of our dining tables

Although quite a modern look

The style of our black lacquer display Chinese cabinet

Yoke-Back Side Chair, Warm Elm Dining Table with thick outer framesThe name 'Yoke Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design and seen here finished in our warm elm. The style first appeared in China hundreds of years ago and by the Ming dynasty had become widespread placed in pairs against a wall when not use and brought into the middle of the room for seating when needed. Since its early development this style of chair changed very little through the centuries, with only slight