Catalogue of 198 magnificent pieces of huanghuali, zitan and lacquered furniture of the ming and qing dynasties formally of the imperial household. Antique ming dynasty chinese wine table this simple yet beautifully designed chinese wine table from the ming dynasty has retained its original golden brown lacquer. Furniture produced in china from the 16th to the 19th centuries reflects a wealthy society that was full of formality while appreciating quality and style. A guide to collecting antiques and millions of other books are. The specification, design, construction, provenance and publication details of each piece set are meticulously recorded, and woodblock prints from the ming and qing periods are included for reference. Representing the zenith of chinese traditional furniture, ming furniture is. Chinese furniture hardwood examples of the ming and early ch. Traditional chinese furniture, ming and qing dynasties furnishings. This ensures a high standard of line and form in each piece of furniture proportion being a key element in the appreciation of chinese antique furniture. The mqj collection of ming furniture, at sothebys new bond street. Her book is a highly erudite blend of art history and social history, yet with a structure as transparent and elegant as that of a fine piece of mingstyle furniture. The ancient ming and qing streets, qiaos compound and wangs compound in. Chinese furniture traditionally consisted of four distinct categories, all formed by the mid qing dynasty, but each with its own unique characteristics.
Painting wooden furniture table furniture rustic furniture luxury furniture living room furniture modern furniture furniture design antique furniture furniture makers rhs machinto round side table. The ming 681644 and early qing 16441911 dynasties were ages of expansion and great prosperity in chinese history. Earlier this week, grace wu, the worlds leading expert on ming furniture, launched her new book, the best of the best. The international market for antique chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the ming and qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ming furniture is treasured for its precious wood, comfortable design, simple decoration and superb craftsmanship.
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Austere luminosity of chinese classical furniture by sarah handler. This book is the wellresearched catalogue of the mqj collection of ming furniture. Then he shows you how to put the pieces together to make great furniture. The collection of seating, tables, and case goods are perfectly suited for both residential and commercial spaces. Like most antique chinese furniture, ming is constructed from components fitted together with a unique mortiseandtenon system perfected over hundreds of years. Ming mai gallerys current collection includes mingstyle chairs, cabinets, altar tables and day beds from the 18th and 19th centuries. Chinese furniture is a survey of these collectiblesfrom the very best hardwood pieces featured to. Durability and longstanding perfectness are ensured. In the vanguard of contemporary chinese design, xu ming and. Chinese furniture from the ming and the qing dynasties. The later years of the ming dynasty were a period of rising affluence among the elites of china following the austerity of earlier years. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. The ming period is regarded as the golden age of chinese furniture, though very few. Our gallery specializes in the sale of museum quality chinese hardwood and lacquer furniture from the ming and early qing dynasties, circa 15001775.
The best of the best the mqj collection of ming furniture. An ideal commingling of exquisite and often rare materials, perfection in craftsmanship and exceptional purity of line are what place ming design, particularly in furniture, at the zenith of chinese art. In their recently published book, contemporary chinese furniture design, the. A new book by grace wu bruce under the same title, documenting each item of furniture in the collection, is. Chairs sitting on the floor was common in china well into the 10th century. A ming imperial table entirely covered in carved lacquer, now in london, is one of the finest survivals of the period. Chinese ming and qing furniture gallery of shanghai museum is an ideal place to appreciate various styles of classical furniture. Every pieces of minglian furniture are made of quality material, furnished in vacuum environment. Both ming and qing furniture had a stong influence on english and french furniture, notably through chippendale and hepplewhite in the 18th century. Mingshi jiaju catalog of treasures from the central academy of arts. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Traditional chinese furniture, ming and qing dynasties. Ming furniture dates from the end of the ming dynasty, a transitional time in chinese history. Cupboards for books and antiques varied in size and style. Journal of the classical chinese furniture society 3. Ming furniture an asian private collection view auction details, bid, buy and collect the various artworks at sothebys art auction house. Nov 15, 2006 the international market for antique chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the ming and qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The book is dedicated to her private collection, which is possibly the greatest collection of ming furniture in private hands. Wu ming has 41 books on goodreads with 33732 ratings. If you truly appreciate antique chinese furniture for its grace and beauty, but like me, you cant afford a zitan southern official chair or huanghuali opium day bed, wang shixiangs book, with loads of gorgeous photographs, is the next best thing to owning the actual pieces. During the beginning and the middle of the ming dynasty, austerity was a government edict. Ming and qing furniture has a wide variety of items, mainly including chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, and screen panels. Ming furniture in the light of chinese architecture.
Chinese hardwood furniture of the ming and early qing dynasties introduction when most people think of chinese furniture, they are thinking of the ornate style and pieces of the late qing dynasty. Find savings on furniture for your living room, dining room, and bedroom. Chinese hardwood furniture of the ming and early qing dynasties. Ming furniture in the light of chinese architecture is the first book to show the essential kinship between ming furniture and the buildings they were designed to be placed and used within. The museum of classical chinese furniture in california. The forms of chinese furniture evolved along three distinct lineages which dates back to. Sarah handlers special perspective sheds a luminous glow on the concepts of interior and exterior form, function, placement, and purpose and reveals the. China furniture manufacturer, melamine bookshelves, bookcase. Books with chinese furniture related materials listed by author.
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