Carved Lintel Wall Mirror summer-vibes The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes

The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design and seen here finished in our warm elm

The various large carvings show various characters and scenes from Chinese mythology

This is a wonderful piece in authentic condition that would add interest and character to any setting

large cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes

Carved Lintel Wall Mirror summer-vibes The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comesHebei, circa 1900 Originating in Hebei province in eastern China, the carved section of this mirror once acted as a decorative door lintel and dates from the turn of the last century. Made from beech wood, it would have graced the apex of an entrance to a room in a wealthy household, with walls made up of similarly ornate carved wooden panels. Lintels of this kind tended to follow a similar design, often with a central carved decal and two wing