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This striking antique table feels almost modern - designed with minimal decoration and an intriguing interplay of geometric lines. Originally a writing table for painting, calligraph...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

With hand-crafted detail and a layer of brushed lacquer, this antique Chinese tea tray has a rustic charm that recalls the warmth of home. The original finish of dark brown lacquer h...

This ceramic Chinese kitchen pot is cloaked in a glassy, blue-green glaze, lingering beautifully on the low relief patterns that decorate the jar's shoulders. Among the raised motifs...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Simple lines and balanced proportions keep this antique Chinese center table from the mid-19th century feeling light and open. Originally a writing table for painting, calligraphy an...

With simplicity of form and balanced proportions, this lovely Chinese center table recalls the austere beauty of Ming-dynasty furniture design. Following traditional joinery methods,...

Hand-carved as a bridled horse head, this unusual wooden sculpture was originally an architectural corbel from an Indian temple or another grand building. Dated to the 19th century o...

Dated to the late 19th century, this small, antique console table was likely used as an offering table or as a dressing stand in the women's quarters of a Qing-dynasty home. The shal...

This hand-crafted throw pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collect...

A celebration of folk artistry, this vintage Chinese console table charms with hand-painted details, brightly colored finishes and a fantastic, timeworn texture. The long table has t...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver, a simple reed basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This antique Chinese fisherman's ba...

A prime example of Qing-dynasty furniture design, this early 19th-century Chinese altar table is crafted with excellent proportions and an eye for aesthetic detail. A grand table suc...

This hand-crafted throw pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collect...

This intricately detailed composition is an extensive portrait commemorating and honoring a Chinese imperial leader. Seated atop a blossoming lotus flower, is an emperor draped in fa...

Dated to the late 19th century, this clean-lined console table was likely used as a small offering table or as a dressing stand in the women's quarters of a Qing-dynasty home. The na...

This sculptural, ceramic garden seat reinvents the barrel shape of classic Chinese drum stools. Slip casted in low relief, a pattern of boss-head nails rings the top and bottom, imit...

Used as a family altar table or for general storage, this antique Chinese coffer table is hand-carved in low relief with swirling botanical scrollwork. Crafted of elm (yumu) in the m...

This hand-crafted throw pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collect...

For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...

This hand-crafted throw pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collect...

This petite ceramic vessel was made by an artisan of the Chupícuaro culture, which was settled in Guanajuanto, Mexico from 500 BC-300 AD. Exhibiting a rich patina, the bowl's surface...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

With balanced proportions and a rich patina, this petite Chinese storage chest brings great character to the modern home as a storied side table or nightstand. The small cabinet is m...

This elegant vessel from the early 20th century is a lovely example of the Burmese art of lacquer (pan yun). Shaped from coiled bamboo and finished with cinnabar-red lacquer (hinthab...

Crafted of elm with traditional joinery, this antique Chinese side cabinet marries simplicity of form with a touch of traditional craftsmanship. Dated to the late 19th century, the s...

These hand-crafted pillows were designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects d...

This elegant Chinese table from the early 20th century once displayed a collector's favorite finds - perhaps a fine celadon vase or a carving in jade. The miniature étagère features ...

This petite cabinet with many drawers is a small Chinese apothecary chest, once used in a 19th-century pharmacy to organize the dried plants, resins, and minerals of traditional herb...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. ...

This curious chain of charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a grooming s...

This small painted cabinet is an antique Chinese storage chest from the mid-19th century, a miniature version of a classic painted wedding cabinet. Crafted of elm to a simple silhoue...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

This pair of antique Chinese end tables marries simplicity of form with a touch of traditional craftsmanship. Known as "half tables," these ...

This charming little storage chest dates to the early 19th century and is the perfect place to stow household odds and ends. Petite in scale, the small cabinet was originally used at...

This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments collected during her ...

This antique Chinese wall hanging was once the panel of a grand Qing-dynasty canopy bed or painted cabinet. Dated to the mid-19th century,...

Crafted of elm with traditional joinery, this antique Chinese side cabinet has clean lines and an uncluttered design. Dated to the mid-19th century, the small chest has a square corn...

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

This small Chinese locking cabinet from the early 20th century has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. The little cabinet has a minimal, square-corner design with straig...

Rustic yet minimal, this antique Chinese display table finds its place in the modern home as a nightstand, pedestal or side table. Dated to the late 19th century, the small table is ...

Rustic yet minimal, this antique Chinese display table finds its place in the modern home as a nightstand, pedestal or side table. Dated to the late 19th century, the small table is ...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese indigo-dyed fabric scraps, sewn together to form a patchwork of contrasting patterns and shades of blue. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching...