Ceramic Bench by Lee Hun Chung

Colette's design was inspired by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann's classic work desk and realized with contemporary techniques. Convex curvatures with constantly changing radius express structural clarity of the shape, guiding the eye along the lines...

Red lacquer benches with pierce carvings design with straight legs. Selling single bench $2400 or a pair of bench $4800.

Early 19th century Chinese bench. A special black lacquered antique Elm wood bench circa 1800. A waisted (refers to specific Chinese furniture construction & joinery) raised top set on frame with hump back stretchers and struts. A most sensational patina of black lacquer worn through to the wood showcases the benches elegant presence and raw beauty. This is an original piece with a 200 plus year history. The raw top is worn silk like smooth from age and use. The reaming black lacquer is thick having an alligatored rustic patina. The construction is solid and strong. Feet having scroll key detail carved to faces with wear prevalent to the bottom of the feet. The humpback struts show ware from one side being more evident then on the other side, more lacquer remains covering one strut. A very significant Antique Chinese Bench...

With freeform shape and incredible texture, this low courtyard bench from Shandong province embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that beauty and integrity can be...