Yoke-Back Armchair, Warm Elm Dining Chair Finished in warm elm this

Finished in warm elm this panel is designed to represent one of the 'Four Nobles'

Though less brighter than they once were

Southern China

The cabinet can be secured using the metal bar and padlock provided

with the larger ones were being referred to as hundred eye chests (or 'bei yau chu' in Chinese)

Yoke-Back Armchair, Warm Elm Dining Chair Finished in warm elm thisOur warm elm armchair has the same beautiful curves and detail as our yoke back side chair, including the dragon in carved relief on the curved back rest. However it is slightly larger and has the beautifully curved, protruding armrests that are distinctive of this design. This style of chair was one of the first to appear in China, with pictorial records dating back to as early as the 6th century. The name 'Yoke back' refers to the shape of the