Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques

Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques is a well-illustrated digital guide for collectors of antique Chinese furniture. This PDF edition gives you instant access to a broad survey of collectible pieces, from classic hardwood furniture to standard softwood specimens. Download the book and start exploring the world of Chinese antiques immediately.

Written by Karen Mazurkewich, an Asian Wall Street Journal reporter with years of experience in Asian antiques and manufacturing, this guide combines research with field knowledge. Location photographs by A. Chester Ong document the pieces and settings described in the book.

Book Overview

Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques surveys the international market for antique Chinese furniture, including masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The book covers carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions, and restoration techniques. Detailed chapters examine chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens, and household accessories. The author also addresses the forgery market that has emerged in southern China, where thousands of factories produce new or refurbished furniture passed off as antiques.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An overview of evolving Chinese furniture styles, from classic Ming hardwood pieces to Qing and Western-influenced designs.
• Guidance on classifying furniture by style, wood, rarity, age, carving, workmanship, and symbolism.
• Chapters covering chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens, and household accessories.
• Explanations of joints, decoration, and construction techniques used in authentic pieces.
• Advice on identifying forgeries and heavily restored pieces on the modern Asian market.
• A visual survey supported by location photographs.

Why This Book Matters

As interest in Chinese antique furniture has grown, so has the market for fakes. This guide gives collectors a practical reference for understanding authentic construction and regional differences. It also connects traditional pieces to contemporary interiors, showing how antique furniture can be used in modern homes. The author’s investigative reporting adds a grounded perspective on the realities of the Asian antiques trade.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This digital edition is a PDF download and will not be physically shipped. After purchase, you can access the file immediately on your chosen device. It works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps that support PDF files. You can read it on a smartphone, tablet, computer, or compatible e-reader without needing a physical copy.

FAQ

When will I receive my download?
Access is available immediately after purchase. You can download the PDF and start reading at once.

Do you ship a physical book?
No. This is a digital download only, so there is no shipping and no printed copy will be sent.

What devices can I use?
The PDF can be opened on tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, and compatible e-readers such as Kindle devices and Kindle apps.

Add this guide to your collection today and gain a clearer understanding of antique Chinese furniture.

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