Yoke-Back Armchair, Warm Elm Apothecary Bookshelves were used by the

Bookshelves were used by the ancient Chinese scholarly classes

still with their original black lacquer finish and paintings

it is not just practical but would be a beautiful addition to any home office

This is due to the two doors being set centrally which are a feature of furniture from Qinghai province in western China

the distressed black and blue finish will vary slightly on each one

Yoke-Back Armchair, Warm Elm Apothecary Bookshelves were used by theOur 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