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

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 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 great reference value in promoting the exquisite techniques of traditional Chinese furniture, embodying moderate aesthetics, fostering the development and research of folk furniture art styles in China, and enhancing readers' appreciation of classical furniture. The series is divided into five volumes (Seating and Sleeping Furniture, Small Tables and Stands, Screen Furniture, Cupboard Furniture, and Stand Furniture), collecting approximately a thousand years of fine classical Chinese furniture. More than half of the pieces are rare and rarely seen in China, 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, benches, beds, and couches, featuring over 300 images with detailed descriptions, making it both visually appealing and informative.