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Historical Photo - The Forbidden City Beijing - Vintage photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo - The Forbidden City Beijing is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Manifestation in from of the Forbidden City, Beijing - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo Manifestation in from of the Forbidden City, Beijing is a black and white vintage
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Blossom
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
The Forbidden City was built in 1406. With the fall of the Ming Dynasty and the entry of Qing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Cheerful Morning
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork framed: 52 x 47,5 x 5 cm This artwork shows a part of the Garden of the Forbidden City in
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Chinese Carved Rosewood Table or Candle Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
inserted porcelain plaque in the Chinese Export manner, depicting a colorful scene from the forbidden city
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Pedestals

Materials

Rosewood

1998 Louis Vuitton Classic China Run Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
poster depicts a car racing past the Forbidden City in great art deco style. Beautifully illustrated by
Category

1990s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Double Sided Coromandel Chinoiserie Lacquer Five-Panel Screen, Paravent, 1890s
By Jean Dunand
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
the panels. One side depicts a scene of the Forbidden City, and the other side shows exotic birds with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Beijing Silk Palace Carpet - Handmade Asian Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Preserving Harmony’ at the imperial palace in Beijing (Forbidden City). The Hall of Preserving Harmony is a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Original Vintage Propaganda Poster Long Live Chinese People's Liberation Army
Located in London, GB
Republic of China PRC on the blue sky background with the Tiananmen Gate of the Forbidden City under five
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Posters

Materials

Paper

Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal
Located in Ferrara, IT
Rug! Hand-woven during the end of the 19th century probably for a temple within the Forbidden City
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Original Vintage Chinese Propaganda Poster Long Live The Great Motherland China
Located in London, GB
, standing side by side in front of red flags with the roof of the Forbidden City Palace Museum on Tiananmen
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Chinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster New China Map Beijing
Located in London, GB
outline map of China with the Forbidden City marking Beijing on the map, the date above and text below
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Posters

Materials

Paper

Splendours of the East Temples Tombs Palaces and Fortresses of Asia
Located in valatie, NY
, the Forbidden City of Peking, and others.".      
Category

Vintage 1970s American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Circa 1880 Blue Chinese Ningzia Hand Knotted Double Pillow 2'2 X 4'2
Located in New York, NY
goes back to the 2nd century AD and the Ming Emperors decorated rooms in the Forbidden City palaces
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
more popular for top-tier buildings, including palace halls in the Forbidden City and ceremonial
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
more popular for top-tier buildings, including palace halls in the Forbidden City and ceremonial
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

George Michael by Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
By Martyn Goddard
Located in London, GB
Government Limo, at the Forbidden City, Beijing during a tour of Hong Kong & China 1985 All prints are
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Beautiful Snow
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas, With frame 50 x 60 x 3 cm I love the snow scenery of the Forbidden City, so I
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ming Dynasty Chinese Countryside Villa - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
glazed in green enamel with yellow finials – as the ones in the forbidden city – typical from the Ming
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Sukiya 24" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 24" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 24" Elm Tansu
H 29 in W 17 in D 24 in
The China Bag 'Cats & Dogs' Tote by Ai Weiwei
By Ai Weiwei
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Forbidden City, effectively obscuring the portrait of Mao Zedong that presides over Tiananmen Square. This
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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

PVC

Elegant Pale Celadon White Jade Bangle with Cloud Motif
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
enthusiast, famously commissioned a massive jade bowl that once resided in the Forbidden City’s garden
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles

White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
the Forbidden City museum in Beijing, which can be seen in the final image below. Dimensions 2 x 2
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
W 1.97 in D 0.6 in L 1.97 in
Portrait of a Pekingese dog, oil painting on canvas by A. Schrotter 20th c.
Located in Gavere, BE
to the city of Peking (Beijing) where the Forbidden City is located..... Extra info about the
Category

1920s Other Art Style Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sierra 72" Dresser, Minimalist Bedroom Dresser
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Dressers

Materials

Ash

Shinto 58" Media Cabinet
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine and reengineer the
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Shinto 58" Media Cabinet
Shinto 58" Media Cabinet
H 25 in W 21 in D 58 in
Sukiya 52" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 52" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 52" Elm Tansu
H 29 in W 17 in D 52 in
Sukiya 22" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 22" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 22" Elm Tansu
H 29 in W 17 in D 22 in
Sukiya 36" Elm Tansu
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three
Category

2010s Asian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sukiya 36" Elm Tansu
Sukiya 36" Elm Tansu
H 48 in W 36 in D 17 in
Cantor 67" Media Cabinet with Italian Leather Pulls
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
studied classical Chinese joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City
Category

2010s Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa Round 48" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash wood
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine and reengineer the joinery
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Located in Norwood, NJ
in the Forbidden City and Buddhist temples across the world, pairs of lions – sometimes known
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Modern Ming 60" Sideboard
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Modern Ming 60" Sideboard
Modern Ming 60" Sideboard
H 33 in W 60 in D 19 in
Modern Ming 60" Console Table
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Modern Ming 60" Console Table
Modern Ming 60" Console Table
H 29 in W 60 in D 16 in
Modern Ming 60" Cocktail Table
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Modern Ming 60" Cocktail Table
Modern Ming 60" Cocktail Table
H 16 in W 60 in D 35 in
Mesa 80" Media Cabinet - solid FSC certified ash, joinery construction
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine and reengineer the joinery techniques
Category

2010s Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa 70" Media Cabinet - minimalist, organic modern, and handcrafted
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine and reengineer the joinery techniques
Category

2010s Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Kent Italian Sling Leather Lounge Chair
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades
Category

2010s Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Kent Italian Sling Leather Lounge Chair
Kent Italian Sling Leather Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 27.75 in D 31 in
Large Pair of Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Rootwood Throne Chairs/Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
historical records show rootwood furnishings exhibited at the Purification Ceremony Pavilion in the Forbidden
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Above London by Robert Cameron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. In Chicago's O'Hare airport. In China at the New Gallery of Art in Shanghai and at the Forbidden City.
Category

20th Century British Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Above London by Robert Cameron
Above London by Robert Cameron
H 10.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.75 in
Chinese Export Mandarin Warrior Famille Rose Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ancient Chinese culture. On the reverse side, warriors present themselves to the emperor at the Forbidden
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mesa 92" Dining Table - solid FSC certified ash wood
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
studied classical Chinese joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City
Category

2010s Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Kent Leather Armchair - solid FSC certified white ash and Italian leather
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Chinese joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course
Category

2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lead

Cove 110" Dining Table with butterfly joint and solid wood planks
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three
Category

2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Cove 82" Dining Table with butterfly joint and solid wood planks
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three
Category

2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa Round 32" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash wood
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Chinese joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa Rectangular 60" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa Rectangular 48" Coffee Table - solid wood, joinery construction
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa Rectangular 72" Coffee Table - solid FSC certified ash
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa 80" Sideboard - organic modern, solid FSC certified ash with leather inlay
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine and reengineer the joinery techniques
Category

2010s Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mesa 70" Sideboard, handcrafted solid wood sideboard
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine and reengineer the
Category

2010s Asian Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash

Above Yosemite by Robert Cameron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
airport. In China at the New Gallery of Art in Shanghai and at the Forbidden City.
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Above Yosemite by Robert Cameron
Above Yosemite by Robert Cameron
H 10.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.75 in
Above Chicago by Robert Cameron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of Art in Shanghai and at the Forbidden City.
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Above Chicago by Robert Cameron
Above Chicago by Robert Cameron
H 10.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.75 in
Fen Plank Queen Bed, Minimalist Bamboo Bed
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades, she would redefine and reengineer the joinery
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
. Classics of The Forbidden City, Timepieces in the Imperial Palace, edited by The Palace Museum The
Category

20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fen Side Table, Bamboo Nightstand
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
studied classical Chinese joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Fen Side Table, Bamboo Nightstand
Fen Side Table, Bamboo Nightstand
H 20 in W 24 in D 16 in
Fen Queen Bed, Minimalist Bamboo Bed
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
studied classical Chinese joinery with a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo

Fen 64" Dresser
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Bamboo

Fen 64" Dresser
Fen 64" Dresser
H 34 in W 18 in D 64 in
Chinese Qing Eight Panel Screen Early 19th Century Coromandel
Located in Miami, FL
captivating narrative of life within the Forbidden City. Intricate details depict the Imperial court, with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fen 78" Dresser
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
a master craftsman who restored furniture for the Forbidden City. Over the course of three decades
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Bamboo

Fen 78" Dresser
Fen 78" Dresser
H 34 in W 18 in D 78 in
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    Yes, in 2021 Balenciaga updated its believed city bag. The Neo Classic is now wider along the bottom compared to the top, creating more of a pyramid shape. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Balenciaga fashions and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Tell City furniture was made in the late 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries. The company began operations in 1865 and closed in 2011. Tell City is best known for producing dining chairs made of solid hardwoods like mahogany and maple. Explore a selection of Tell City furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Tell City furniture is valuable. During the 1990s, demand for chairs and other pieces produced by the Indiana-based American furniture maker soared, and many pieces continue to be highly sought by collectors. The value of Tell City pieces depends on their style, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can give an estimate of the value of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Tell City furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Tell City chairs were made in Tell City, Indiana, from 1865 through 2011. Called the Tell City Chair Co., the company is particularly well-known for its mid-century modern dining chairs made of solid hardwoods. Find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    As a company, Tell City Furniture is more than 150 years old. The company opened as the Chair Makers Union in 1865 and took the name Tell City Chair Company in 1924. In 2011, the American furniture maker went out of business. Explore a variety of Tell City furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fitting a MacBook into a Balenciaga City Bag all depends on the size of the MacBook and the size of the bag. Users have reported that the large or original sized City Bag with a width of 15” will fit a 13” MacBook. The other City Bags are too small and any larger MacBook would be too big. Shop a collection of authentic Balenciaga purses, including the City Bag from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    The best way to shorten the strap on the Balenciaga Classic City bag is to take it to a reputable leathersmith that specializes in trimming and altering luxury handbags. On 1stDibs, Find authentic Balenciaga handbags from top sellers in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    No, Tell City furniture is not still made. The American furniture maker ceased operations and closed in 2012. Founded in 1865, the Tell City Chair Co. became widely known for its wood dining chairs produced during the mid-20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture.
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    The futuristic capital city that the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer planned and developed is Brasília, Brazil. Nowhere would Niemeyer demonstrate his love of curvature more expressively and elegantly than in his designs for the principal buildings of the city, a project begun in 1956. The dramatic Congressional Palace features two stark towers flanked by a domed structure and a bowl-shaped edifice for the upper and lower legislative houses. He placed the Palácio da Alvorada (the presidential residence) on a small peninsula jutting into a lake so that the sequence of parabolic columns on its façade casts a mirror image on the water. Niemeyer’s grandest achievement was the city’s cathedral, a stunning composition of 16 arched vertical supports with tinted-glass interstices. Four years after Brasília was completed, in 1960, Brazil’s elected government was overthrown in a military coup. Niemeyer, a member of the Communist Party, was harassed continually by the junta. He left the country and did not return until democracy was restored in 1985. Shop a collection of Oscar Niemeyer furniture on 1stDibs.