Chinese Generous Square Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900

A flourish of curves adds graceful counterpoint to this table’s square profile, each straight leg topped by decorative scroll corners. Crafted in the mid-19th century, the table is modeled after summer...

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 top of this stool was woven with incredible care by a skilled artisan who used thin strips of hide to create multiple patterns in the seat, including stars. The hand-hewn stool w...

This early 20th century elmwood square table from China's Shanxi province features a floating panel top and an apron composed of pillar-shaped struts. Ridged carvings known as "incense stick...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden side table from the 19th century, with rattan top and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wooden side table featu...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with woven rattan mat, fretwork apron and carved foliage. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th ...

A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period dark stool from the early 20th century with carved apron and lower shelf. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty p...

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style waisted side table from the early 20th century, with woven rattan top, humpbacked stretcher and horse hoof legs. Born in China during the early ...