椅子
Chairs
A testament to the Collection’s extraordinary and timeless designs of antique Chinese chairs is that today they can both inform and complement contemporary interior design and decoration. Chinese chairs had widespread influence, from the C18th Queen Anne chair drawing on the yokeback form to Hans Wegner’s 1944 Kinastol based on the round back form. For stories on “Evolution of Seating in China” refer to our Knowledge section. Of all forms of Chinese furniture, the chair is perhaps the most sculptural; at times they are animated and elaborate, but more commonly they are known for visual restraint, clean lines, and supreme elegance; a visual feast designed to be viewed in three dimensions.
Why Choose a Piece from the Collection
We have a rigorous selection criteria that every late Qing Dysnasty (1644-1911) piece must meet: authenticity, rarity, originality, function and fine craftsmanship. The provenance varies but is mostly Shanxi Province, a region renowned for Qing furniture. We offer diversity, and styles range from classical to vernacular. Over the many years the true testimony of our selection process is that customers are more than satisfied, and are often repeat buyers, as pieces are consistently proven to enhance interiors.
Restoration as Conservation of Antiques
Dedicated singlemindedness in carefully and painstakingly restoring every single antique, simple or complex, has resulted in a sympathetic conservation of antiques, pleasingly meeting customers satisfaction. Our restorers have an understanding of the original craftsman’s skills such as joinery, lacquering, carving, painting and other age old carpentry ways. Each restoration is done by experienced and skilled craftsmen with great attention to detail. On completion each piece is a stand alone form, with presence, integrity and artistic personality.
