About PAGODA RED
PAGODA RED is the destination for collectors who love the art, history, style & spirit of Asian and handcrafted objects. Every item is authentic—historically and geographically—and wears the patina of many lifetimes served in homes, palaces and gardens. In the early 1990s, owner Betsy Nathan studied Mandarin and moved to Beijing. There, she met a group of legendary Chinese furniture experts. Under their mentorship, she became an expert in provenance, craftsmanship, joinery and history. Nathan moved back to the United States and established her first showroom in Chicago i...Read More
Featured Pieces
Chinese Taihu Stones
$1,980
Chinese Taihu Stones
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Garden Ornaments
Limestone
Taihu stones are naturally occurring limestone rocks native to Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, China. They are revered as scholars' rocks and meditation stones and are frequently used ...
Pair of Floral Etched Melon Shape Limestone Drums
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
This pair of drum form stools were hand-carved from solid limestone by an artisan in China’s Shanxi province in the late 19th-century. Sculpted to a ridged melon shape, a traditional...
"Remembrance of Things past" Kite by Michael Th...
Michael Thompson Photographer
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Fabric, Bamboo, Paper
"Remembrance of Things Past" is a kite by Chicago based artist, Michael Thompson. He creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage...
Chinese Elm Two-Door Cabinet
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Elm
Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...
Chinese Cloud Joined Vessel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases
Ceramic
This contemporary tapered stoneware vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a rich, white glaze. A subtle raised band encircles...
Pair of Shanghai Deco Club Chairs
$10,780 / set
Pair of Shanghai Deco Club Chairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating ...
Pair of Tall Chinese Book Lanterns
$9,680 / set
Pair of Tall Chinese Book Lanterns
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Elm
This pair of striking, elongated elmwood lanterns were finely carved by hand and originally used on the floor or tabletop of a 19th century Chinese official's home in Fujian province...
Vintage Chinese Fertilizer Advertisement Poster
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Prints
Paper
Influenced by Western advertising, commercial posters featuring beautiful women in modern settings gained popularity in China in the 1920s and 1930s. Posters like this one came to sy...
Vintage Hu Boxiang Cigarette Calendar Poster
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Posters
Paper
The famous commercial advertising artist Hu Boxiang created this advertisement calendar poster for the British American Tobacco Company in 1931. Unlike other poster artists, Hu was k...
19th Century Chinese Shou Shoe Carpenter Line
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Iron, Elm
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkabl...
19th Century Chinese Auspicious Gourd Carpenter...
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Iron, Elm
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkabl...
19th Century Chinese Abstract Cloud Carpenter Line
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures
Iron, Elm
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkabl...
More About PAGODA RED
