Chinese Painted Drum Stool with Blessings, c. 1850

This mid-19th century fang deng (square stool) was made in Hebei province and crafted of elm foraged from the forests of northern China. The stretchers encircling the outer edges of the rounded legs highlight the masterful carpentry employed to create this very pure and simple form in the most elegant Ming fashion. This detail gives the design a natural flow and references bent bamboo. Chinese carpenters during the Qing dynasty held simplicity and craftsmanship in equal regard. In this spirit they emulated the simpler forms of bamboo furniture making that were popular in earlier times...

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. ...

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. ...

The elegant design of this 19th century table is inspired by earlier Ming dynasty furniture designs highly prized by collectors. Clean lines, si...

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with carved motifs and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table with single drawer from the 19th century, with horse hoof legs, cinnabar underglaze and distressed patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a rectangular top sitting above an apron concealing a single drawer showcasing a cinnabar underglaze echoed on the side panels. Boasting a nicely weathered patina, the table is raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities, connected to the apron thanks to carved spandrels. With its nice proportions and distressed appearance, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty side table...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period antique side table from the 19th century, with humpback stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a square top with central board, raised on four cylindrical legs connected to one another through humpback stretchers present on all sides. With its clean lines and brown patina, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty side table...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with humpback stretchers and red undertone. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a squar...