Chinese Yoke Back Side Chair

A swept top rail, a tight weave, and a medium brown glow.

This yoke back side chair was made in China in the 19th century, in elmwood with a rattan seat. The yoke back form, with its curving crest rail, is commonly seen in Chinese side chairs. The rail rises at the ends like a pair of shoulders, above a long, narrow splat. The seat is woven rattan, framed by wood with a shaped apron below. A footrest stretcher shows pale wear across the front. The wood is a warm, medium brown.

About 40 inches tall. Quietly curved, and happy against any wall.