Looking for antique furniture

Author: Shen Jialu
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Through years of field interviews and research, the author has gained a thorough understanding of the operation and collection of old furniture in Shanghai, accumulating a wealth of market information and academic resources on Chinese classical furniture. Based on this, the book analyzes the types and characteristics of Chinese classical and modern Western furniture separately, and shares knowledge about the collection and craftsmanship of antique furniture. It intersperses many vivid stories about old furniture collection, while also providing detailed disclosures on the falsification, authentication, industry jargon, and behind-the-scenes of old furniture. The book is accompanied by over 100 color illustrations, making it rich in visuals and suitable for readers and enthusiasts in the antiques and collecting world, as well as some fashion-conscious individuals. It offers significant reference value for understanding the state of the old furniture industry. The book introduces the economic and cultural background behind the sustained rise in old furniture collecting in Shanghai and China over the past two decades. Especially, the author visited dozens of old furniture stores in Shanghai Hongqiao, gathered market and academic information, organized it, and shared some tips for appreciation and selection with readers.