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  • Provincial Chinese Elmwood Bench, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    During the Qing dynasty, long benches such as this were used as shared seating and were often found in public spaces like temples, theaters, or courtyards. Crafted in China's Shanxi province over 150 years ago, this low bench has a timeless form that highlights the organic beauty of northern elmwood (yumu). We love this traditional bench...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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  • 19th Century Provincial Chinese Iron Bell
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The shoulder of the bell is adorned with subtle decorat...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Garden Ornaments

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    Iron

  • Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Back Porch Chairs
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Unusual for its small scale, this pair of 19th century tall back chairs are diminutive updates on the classic yoke-back armchair popular since the Song dynasty. Also referred to as o...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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    Reed, Elm, Lacquer

  • Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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    Elm

  • Custom Large Chinese Limestone Doon Bench
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This simply designed doon bench from China's Shanxi province is carved by hand from a single block of limestone. With a strong, low profile and subtle stepped spandrels, the bench honors the balanced proportions and minimal forms characteristic of Ming-dynasty design. As much an architectural element as it is a piece of furniture, the bench continues a long Chinese tradition of stone furniture...
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    21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Benches

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    Limestone

  • Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crest rail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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    Located in Mjöhult, SE
    Early 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty 'Huanghuali' bench. Ca 1800.
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    Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Benches

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  • Monumental 19th Century Northern Italian Hand Painted Bench
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  • 19th Century Chinese Elm Bench
    Located in Los Angeles, CA
    Old Chinese long elm bench with geometric multiple stretchers. Seat is framed. Some old green paint and faded barely visible red flowers on one long sid...
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