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Asian Furniture

Author : Peter Moss
Publisher : Thames and Hudson
ISBN 13 : 9780500513781
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Asian Furniture written by Peter Moss and published by Thames and Hudson. This book was released on 2007-09-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An attractive overview and peerless reference source on Asian furniture design through the centuries. Western-style furniture was a relatively late arrival in Asia, where climates and lifestyles were markedly different from those in Europe. But colonial incursions and the exigencies of history conspired to bring about profound changes, and furniture design in Asia blossomed into a major decorative art. Each of the eight countries covered here--China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Tibet, and the Philippines--developed its own particular designs, as unmistakably distinctive as its flag or anthem. Rather than simply succumbing to practical necessities, Asian designers created pieces of furniture as works of art. Today these diverse pieces are treasured by collectors worldwide, from Manhattan lofts to Parisian apartments, as well as in the countries where they originated. The examples featured in this book were drawn from private collections, antique dealers, and museums around the world, and are organized by country and then by type: chairs, armoires, tables, chests, and more. Each piece has been specially photographed and isdescribed in detail, and the relations between the various periods and styles are explored. The texts have been written by experts from the eight countries represented here.

Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture

Author : Sarah Handler
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520353331
Total Pages : 727 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture written by Sarah Handler and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese classical furniture is esteemed throughout the world for its beauty, functionalism, and influence on contemporary design aesthetics. Sarah Handler's stunningly illustrated volume traces Chinese hardwood furniture from its earliest origins in the Shang dynasty (c. 1500 to c. 1050 B.C.) to the present. She offers a fascinating and poetic view of Chinese furniture as functional sculpture, a fine art alongside the other Chinese arts of calligraphy, architecture, painting, and literature. Handler, a widely respected scholar of Chinese furniture, uses her knowledge of Chinese social, political, and economic history to provide a backdrop for understanding the many nuances of this art form. Drawing on literary and visual evidence from excavated materials, written texts, paintings, prints, and engravings, she discusses how people lived, their notions of hierarchy, and their perceptions of space. Her descriptions of historical developments, such as the shift from mats to chairs, evoke the psychological and sociological ramifications. The invention of a distinctive way to support and contain people and things within the household is one of China's singular contributions, says Handler. With more than three hundred exquisite illustrations, many in color, Handler's comprehensive study reveals "the magical totality of Chinese classical furniture, from its rich surfaces and shrewd proportions down to the austere soul of art that resides in the hardwood interiors." Austere Luminosity recognizes Chinese classical furniture as one of China's premier arts, unique in the furniture traditions of the world.

Chinese Furniture

Author : Karen Mazurkewich
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906923
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Furniture written by Karen Mazurkewich and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.

Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines, and Utensils

Author : Sir William Chambers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (439 download)

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Book Synopsis Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines, and Utensils by : Sir William Chambers

Download or read book Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines, and Utensils written by Sir William Chambers and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Factory Man

Author : Beth Macy
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316231568
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book Factory Man written by Beth Macy and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instant New York Times bestseller about one man's battle to save hundreds of jobs by demonstrating the greatness of American business. The Bassett Furniture Company was once the world's biggest wood furniture manufacturer. Run by the same powerful Virginia family for generations, it was also the center of life in Bassett, Virginia. But beginning in the 1980s, the first waves of Asian competition hit, and ultimately Bassett was forced to send its production overseas. One man fought back: John Bassett III, a shrewd and determined third-generation factory man, now chairman of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co, which employs more than 700 Virginians and has sales of more than $90 million. In Factory Man, Beth Macy brings to life Bassett's deeply personal furniture and family story, along with a host of characters from an industry that was as cutthroat as it was colorful. As she shows how he uses legal maneuvers, factory efficiencies, and sheer grit and cunning to save hundreds of jobs, she also reveals the truth about modern industry in America.

Tansu

Author : Ty Heineken
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834843544
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Tansu written by Ty Heineken and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an invaluable guide to purchasing and conserving tansu.

Asia in Amsterdam

Author : Rijksmuseum (Netherlands)
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300212879
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Asia in Amsterdam written by Rijksmuseum (Netherlands) and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the Asian luxury goods that were imported into the Netherlands during the 17th century and demonstrates the overwhelming impact these works of art had on Dutch life and art during the Golden Age

Classical Chinese Huanghuali Furniture from the Haven Collection

Author : Chu-Pak Lau
Publisher : Hku Museum and Art Gallery
ISBN 13 : 9789881902382
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Classical Chinese Huanghuali Furniture from the Haven Collection written by Chu-Pak Lau and published by Hku Museum and Art Gallery. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong presents Classical Chinese Huanghuali Furniture from the Haven Collection and publishes this informative edition in conjunction with the exhibition. Chinese huanghuali furniture is world-famous and, for the longest time, has been collected in both East and West. The fine selection displayed here shows both domestic furniture and scholars' items, such as brush pots and chests. In Ming dynasty China, traditional wood architecture and Buddhist thrones inspired Chinese furniture makers and, as trade expanded, so did the amount of hardwood furniture in the form of sophisticated movable pieces and built-in interiors. Ming furniture is known for its elegant lines and carved details. During the reign of Emperor Longqing (1567-1572) China opened its borders, previously implemented import bans were lifted and a greater variety of building materials became available. Consequently, during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) the most celebrated types of domestic furniture were made from huanghuali and zitan woods. The elegant dark hardwood with natural shine is remarkable for the fact that Chinese furniture is typically made from solid timber, not an invisible subconstruction covered by a decorative veneer, as is so often the case in the West. The strength of each individual element of a piece of furniture and the consistent color matter, as every detail is exposed and the precision of the joints and the size and position of the dowels are all visual elements of an often simple and graceful design. In some pieces the joints are detectible and accessible, sometimes demountable, or else expertly hidden in the more sophisticated pieces. Applied surface finishes were generally only a layer of wax; no stains or clear lacquer seals were added to the dense and inherently decorative woods.

Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings

Author : Gustav Ecke
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486141225
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Book Synopsis Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings by : Gustav Ecke

Download or read book Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings written by Gustav Ecke and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of rare volume offers detailed review of hardwood furniture from early Shang to late Ming. For collector, craftsman. 161 illustrations.

Simple Japanese Furniture

Author : Group Monomono
Publisher : GMC Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781784946326
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (463 download)

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Download or read book Simple Japanese Furniture written by Group Monomono and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple Japanese Furniture presents 24 simple and stylish furniture projects for the home based on timeless Japanese designs. Each project is presented with notes on the key design elements of each piece, the tools and techniques needed, and step-by-step instructions for completion. The designs are chosen to illustrate the structure of furniture and key principles in furniture building, and the techniques are well-suited to working with cuts of coniferous trees, especially cedar. Each project is described in a brief overview, with notes on degree of difficulty and an emphasis on key design elements.This isfollowedby a detailed descriptive sectionwithhelpfulillustrations. Will appeal to woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts, the book reflects growing interest in making simple, practical furniture for the home as well as an appreciation of Japanese design.

Essence of Style: Chinese Furniture of the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties (January 17-September 6, 1998).

Author : Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (794 download)

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Book Synopsis Essence of Style: Chinese Furniture of the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties (January 17-September 6, 1998). by : Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Download or read book Essence of Style: Chinese Furniture of the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties (January 17-September 6, 1998). written by Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Chinese Furniture

Author : Xiaoming Zhang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521186463
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Furniture written by Xiaoming Zhang and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the long history, production techniques and cultural significance of Chinese furniture.

Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture

Author : Sarah Handler
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520214846
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture written by Sarah Handler and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001-10-30 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sarah Handler has written a true cultural history of Chinese furniture. Her book is a highly erudite blend of art history and social history, yet with a structure as transparent and elegant as that of a fine piece of Ming-style furniture."—Klaas Ruitenbeek, Louise Hawley Stone Chair of Far Eastern Art, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, and author of Carpentry and Building in Late Imperial China: A Study of the Fifteenth-Century Carpenter's Manual Lu Ban jing

Modern Asian Living

Author : Wongvipa Devahastin Na Ayudhya
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906877
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Book Synopsis Modern Asian Living by : Wongvipa Devahastin Na Ayudhya

Download or read book Modern Asian Living written by Wongvipa Devahastin Na Ayudhya and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring hundreds of photographs, this Asian design book is a love note to the modern, stylish luxury homes and interior spaces of Asia. In recent years Asian design--in architecture, interiors and product design--has catapulted on to the global stage. Gone are the thatched villas and vernacular furniture of yesteryear. Replacing them are sleek, modern spaces, decked out with high quality furnishings and furniture, beautiful artworks ans state-of the-art technology. This book showcases a number of brand new properties--be they shops, homes, holiday houses, restaurants, bars of offices--that represent this new wave of Asian talent. Each space in Modern Asian Living has been chosen and styled carefully, often with furniture and products from some of the Pacific region's hot manufacturers and suppliers. Work from all the leading architects, interior designers, product designers and artists are showcased—and full listings are given at the back of the book.

Classical Chinese Furniture

Author : Marcus Flacks
Publisher : Vendome Press
ISBN 13 : 9780865652910
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (529 download)

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Download or read book Classical Chinese Furniture written by Marcus Flacks and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief history -- Trends in collecting Chinese furniture -- On the selection of pieces for this book -- Chairs -- Stools -- Cabinets and shelves -- Tables -- Reference: Restoration -- Original condition -- Relative sizes -- Joinery -- Map: origins of timbers -- Materials -- Artist index.

Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture: Plates

Author : Shixiang Wang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture: Plates written by Shixiang Wang and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Chinese Furniture

Author : Craig Clunas
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Furniture written by Craig Clunas and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 1997 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of Chinese furniture, based on the V&A s important collection, ranges from lacquered furniture attributed to the workshops of the Imperial Court to hardwood furniture of the Ming Dynasty, covering the period from the 15th to the early 20th centuries. Timber, techniques and workshop methods are discussed as well as the arrangement of furniture in Chinese interiors.