Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Stool with Lid

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...

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

This pair of low tables would have once flanked a platform bed in the intimate living space of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Perfectly proportioned, they are quintessential exampl...

Straight lines and subtle curves flow together seamlessly in this elegant mid-19th century table made in Shanxi province. We love the way its humpback curves and rounded aprons sweep into simple stretcher bars and round legs, invoking the classic style and aesthetic restraint of Ming-dynasty design. Made for sharing and offering wine and spirits...

This unusually proportioned ceramic table is a modern interpretation of the classic Chinese drum-form garden stool. Cloaked in a pristine, monochrome white glaze, the wide stool is d...

This unusually proportioned ceramic table is a modern interpretation of the classic Chinese drum-form garden stool. Cloaked in a pristine, monochrome white glaze, the wide stool is d...

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Library Table Clean lines with hand carved, stylized dragon embellishments. At some point, the original lacqu...

An antique Chinese low side table from the early 20th century, with reeded apron, humpback stretcher, straight legs and light brown lacquer. Cre...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood side table from the early 20th century with woven rattan top inset, reeded apron, and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dyn...

A Chinese antique side table from the early 20th century with carved apron, hand-woven rattan top and low stretchers. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style brown wooden side table from the early 20th century, with reeded apron, pillar strut motifs, hump back stretchers an...

A Chinese table and stool set early 20th century in original condition. The set with a round table and matching round benches. The table and three benched in a Hongmu wood...