Yoke-Back Armchair, Warm Elm Apothecary with ornate relief carvings on

with ornate relief carvings on the drawers and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet

still with their original black lacquer finish and paintings

The frames are in solid reclaimed elm wood

and the cabinet is ideal as a dining sideboard or in a reception room

Bookshelves were used by the ancient Chinese scholarly classes

Yoke-Back Armchair, Warm Elm Apothecary with ornate relief carvings onOur 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