Yoke-Back Side Chair, Light Elm h105 with an open shelf section

with an open shelf section above the doors

This beautiful pair of chairs are in elm wood and come from Shanxi in central China

each of the sixteen drawers being ideal to hold CDs and DVDs

surprisingly comfortable when stretched with the chair fully open

protruding armrests that are distinctive of this style

Yoke-Back Side Chair, Light Elm h105 with an open shelf sectionSince its early development this style of chair has changed very little through the centuries, with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day. Our light elm version shows off the beautiful wood grain, the seat itself has a smoothed rattan inlay and they work perfectly as dining chairs, with a desk or as occasional chairs. The name 'Yoke Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design.