Assessment of the Value of Ancient Chinese Furniture. Bracket and Shelf Furniture

Author: Da Cheng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
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 a high reputation in the global furniture system. The series "The Value Assessment of Ancient Chinese Furniture" holds significant reference value in promoting the exquisite techniques of traditional Chinese furniture, embodying appropriate aesthetics, fostering the development and research of folk furniture art styles, and enhancing readers' appreciation of classical furniture. The series is divided into five volumes (Seating and Resting Furniture, Small Table and Stand Furniture, Screen Furniture, Cabinet Furniture, and Rack Furniture), collecting approximately a thousand years of fine classical Chinese furniture pieces, more than half of which are rare treasures rarely seen domestically. It comprehensively and authentically reflects the style and essence of classical Chinese furniture. This volume focuses on rack and cabinet furniture, including lamp stands, clothing racks, basin stands, mirror stands, open shelves, multi-purpose cabinets, and bedding cabinets, featuring over 300 images with detailed descriptions, offering a visually pleasing and informative experience.