Classic Chinese Furniture: Ming and Early Qing Dynasties

Written by an authoritative furniture historian, Wang Shixiang, this book provides beautiful color plates, basic knowledge, and detailed descriptions of many important pieces. more

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Posted: Dec-08-2008

Hardwood only

This is a strong overview of classic Chinese hardwood furniture. This is not the standard kind of furniture found in stores selling Chinese furniture. These hardwood pieces often sell for USD10,000 and above. However, the designs are often replicated with cheaper softwood furniture(like elm) so...

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Posted: Nov-12-2007

A true masterpiece by a true master

I first came to classical Chinese furniture through the work of Gustav Ecke, who photographed Ming and early Qing pieces in the 1930's, about the time that George Kates was living his "fat" years in Peking. As a furniture builder I was fascinated by the incredible sophistication of the genre and...

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Posted: Aug-17-2002

Good Buy For The Money

Classic Chinese Furniture has wonderful illustrations and goes into introductions of the furniture any layman can understand. Mr. Wang has given many details to the reader so that a better understanding, what to look for and and how to judge the quality of a piece can be learned. Pen drawings...

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Posted: Mar-03-2002

A must for collectors

If you truly appreciate antique Chinese furniture for its grace and beauty, but like me, you can't afford a zitan Southern official chair or huanghuali opium day bed, Wang Shixiang's book, with loads of gorgeous photographs, is the next best thing to owning the actual pieces. More a coffee table...

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Posted: Feb-22-2002

Gorgeous Book

Truly beautiful coffee table book, with plenty of photos of Chinese furniture. A must-have for anyone who loves Chinese furniture. A bargain at the [low] price!

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Posted: Sep-27-1999

A guideline to all Chinese Antique Furniture Collectors

I have read this book over and over again. Being in the Antique Furnitue business, it has helped me with all my favorite collections. I have met Mr. Wangshi Xiang before, and I do respect and appreciate his hard work for studying the topic for almost 40 years. It is my belief that this book has...

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