Oriental Occasional Chairs

Shanxi, circa 1900 These elegant chairs are from Shanxi province in central China, and are a great example of the classic 'yoke-back' or 'official'...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These simple side chairs are in a classic 'Yoke-Back' style, named after the shaped top rails that extend over the rounded side ...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These lovely chairs are in elm wood and originate from Shanxi province in central China. They are referred to as 'Yoke-Back' (or...

Shanxi, circa 1880 The old black lacquer finish on this impressive chair has worn and weathered over the years to reaveal the paler elm wood undern...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These wonderful armchairs are from Shanxi province and have unusually high backs, giving them a very grand appearance. Made from...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, wi...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These stylish, elegant armchairs are in a 'Southern Official' style, with the arms continuing down to meet the seat on curved po...

Shandong, circa 1900 This rustic styled pair of chairs are from Shandong province in northeast China. They are made from willow, a very supple mate...

 Shandong, circa 1900 This pair of chairs is in a more 'vernacular' style of the grander looking horseshoe armchairs that were traditionally used f...

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. R...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This is one of the most beautiful horseshoe armchairs we have come across, with a gorgeous patina resulting from its years of us...

Shandong, circa 1900 These lovely chairs each have a taller, more elongated curved backrest than most similar pairs, giving them a more elegant, sl...

Shanxi, circa 1920 These beautiful chairs, in a style commonly referred to as 'Southern Official Chairs', have been give a new lease of life with a...

Shanxi, circa 1920 With their distinctive, prominently curved 'Yoke-Back' head rests, these chairs are typical of Shanxi. They have been refreshed ...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These elegant antique side chairs are made from beech wood, known as 'Jumu' in Chinese. The once darker colour has worn or been ...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This pair of armchairs were originally finished in black lacquer, now worn through time especially on the seats, arms and foot r...

Shanxi, circa 1860 Another beautiful pair of side chairs from Shanxi province, with the familiar yoke shaped top rail fitted over backward bending...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous pair of chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style - a design that came later on in China's history. The main deve...

This beautiful chair is ideal for the home or work office. The soft tanned leather oozes style and is complimented by the dark colour of the curved...

This sumptuous ribbed lounger is made using tanned leather on a wonderful curved iron frame. The soft leather contrasts well against the dark metal...

This delightful lounger is made using a warm look tanned leather on an angular iron frame. The soft leather is extremely comfortable and contrasts ...

This classically designed bar chair has a beauty achieved by the contrast between the industrial black iron frame and natural mango wood seat. The ...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This beautiful pair of chairs are in elm wood and come from Shanxi in central China. They are based on a style known as 'officia...