Yoke Chair
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Chairs
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs
Grasscloth, Raffia, Elm
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Bamboo, Reed
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Lacquer, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1840s Chinese Ming Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Rattan, Wood, Elm
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
20th Century Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Elm, Cane
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Wood
1990s Chinoiserie Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century Benches
Elm
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Cane
Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Benches
Elm
Vintage 1930s English Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Dining Room Sets
Elm, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
20th Century Dining Room Sets
Elm
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Oak
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Yoke Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a yoke chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
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