Chinese Yoke Back Side Chair

This one has a curved top rail and a lighter, reddish brown finish.

This yoke back side chair was made in China in the 19th century, in elmwood with a rattan seat. Side chairs in this form are commonly found in Chinese homes as everyday seating. The top rail curves upward at the ends like a gentle wing, over a long back splat. The finish is a medium reddish brown, mellowed with age. The woven seat is framed in wood, with a scalloped apron below and straight stretchers between the legs.

About 40 inches tall. Lighter in tone than its siblings, and a little more graceful.