Assessment of the Value of Ancient Chinese Furniture -- Seating and Sleeping Category

Author: Dacheng Editor
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Publish Date: 2006-02-27
Features: Chinese furniture has continuously created and developed with the advancement of the times, and its evolution is also a process of inheritance and development. As a part of social material culture, it reflects to varying degrees the historical characteristics and cultural dissemination of each period, nation, and ethnic group. Despite thousands of years of evolution, Chinese furniture has always maintained its unique national style. As an outstanding representative of Eastern furniture, it enjoys high reputation in the global furniture system. The series "The Value Assessment of Ancient Chinese Furniture" holds great reference value in promoting the exquisite techniques of traditional Chinese furniture, embodying moderate forms, facilitating the development and research of Chinese folk furniture art styles, and enhancing readers' appreciation of classical furniture. The series is divided into five volumes (Seating and Sleeping Furniture, Small Tables and Stools, Screen Furniture, Cabinet Furniture, and Stand Furniture), collecting approximately a thousand years of fine examples of classical Chinese furniture. More than half of the pieces are rare treasures rarely seen domestically, providing a comprehensive and authentic reflection of the style and essence of classical Chinese furniture. This volume focuses on seating and sleeping furniture, including chairs, stools, low benches, beds, and couches, featuring over 300 images with detailed descriptions, making it a visually pleasing and informative collection.