Chinese Country Antiques: Vernacular Furniture and Accessories, c.1780-1920 (Hardcover, Revised)

A new kind of antique Chinese furniture swept onto the market in the early 1990s. It appealed to people who were sure they did not like Chinese furniture, people who were ready for new ideas about Orientalia, and people who couldn't afford the five- and six-figure prices routinely attached to classical Chinese pieces. It struck a surprisingly sympathetic chord with Western tastes, and the prices are still surprisingly low. It comes from the last days of the emperors, and expresses a sense of creative freedom, vigor, and visual elegance. Here are cabinets, tables, chairs, and accessories in various woods and finishes to enhance each room of your home. This third edition offers a comprehensive and compelling look at Chinese country furniture from the consumer's point of view. 380 color images, some in room settings, others with great detail, bring the beautiful designs to life. A guide to pricing makes this a useful tool for collectors and dealers alike. Because of a changing political and economic landscape in China, this late-Ching furniture has flooded Western markets, giving retail customers equal footing with collectors and keeping prices reasonable, for now. Because the quality covers a wide range, it takes an informed buyer to navigate between the real and the not-quite-so-real. The information in this beautiful book will give readers the bearings they need to make the right decisions.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	June 2009
Authors:	Andrea & Lynde McCormick
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-3314-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > General
LSN:	0-7643-3314-3
Barcode:	9780764333149

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