Profusely illustrated, this classic work is a comprehensive study of classical hardwood furniture from the Ming and early Qing dynasties. It examines the historical background and gives detailed accounts on Chinese joinery, metal mounts, changes in seating surfaces, the dating of Chinese furniture, and conservation and restoration. With the author's new introduction and illustrating 155 superb examples, this volume is an indispensable reference for scholars, collectors, dealers, and readers interested in the subject.
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Profusely illustrated, this classic work is a comprehensive study of classical hardwood furniture from the Ming and early Qing dynasties. It examines the historical background and gives detailed accounts on Chinese joinery, metal mounts, changes in seating surfaces, the dating of Chinese furniture, and conservation and restoration. With the author's new introduction and illustrating 155 superb examples, this volume is an indispensable reference for scholars, collectors, dealers, and readers interested in the subject.
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Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming & to cart. $97.50, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Art Media Resources.
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Very Good. 1997. Hardcover. Decorated cloth in a pictorial slipcase. Folio. 303 pp. Illustrated. Decorative endpapers. Some wear to slipcase. Altogether very sound. Very Good. (Subject: Asian Art).
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture (Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $99.90, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Art Media Resources.
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Add this copy of Chinese Furniture; Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $111.00, very good condition, Sold by Marc Sena Carrel rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pacifica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Random House.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Printing. Folio-over 12-15" tall. pp. 299. In English, not in Chinese. Presumed first printing of the first edition. Prepared and produced by Chanticleer Press. Printed in Italy. 13.75 x 10.5 inches. Bound in pea green cloth, with faded gilt-stamped design to the front board and faded lettering to the spine. Very gently bumped spine head and tail, and with sharp corners. Text block firmly bound in. The pattern for the endpapers is from a fine example of a Ming dynasty silk brocade. 299 numbered pages, plus unnumbered index pages, all of heavy coated stock. Numerous color photos of Chinese furniture and furnishings, including seven full-color, full-page plates, plus many additional B&W photos, figures and drawings. All of the white on black line drawings in chapter two were done from the pictures of the miniature furniture found in the P'an Family tomb. The furniture is all datable to 1578. An impressively clean interior. No stains, stampings or underlining noticed. No dust jacket, [as issued? ]. Housed in a sturdy, glossy paper-covered slipcase with very minor abrading/rubbing at all corners. Slipcase also with separation crack along the top half of the spine at the front of the slipcase, but holding fast. A respectfully read book. A Very Good copy in a Good Only slipcase. 6 lbs. 11 oz.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture (Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $114.25, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Art Media Resources.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $157.50, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by R.H. Ellsworth.
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VG/VG (in excellent, as new condition with minor shelf wear to slip cover) Slipcase covered with off-white paper and color pictorial paper; brown cloth boards with gilt titling and decoration; Color pictorial endpapers; 299 pp.; Over 200 figures, mostly bw but some color. An in-depth guide to hardwood furniture of the Ming and early Ch'ing dynasties in China; Extensive text; Nicely illustrated; Oversized.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture (Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $160.71, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Art Media Resources.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: One Hundred Examples From the Mimi to cart. $183.75, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Privately Published.
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VG, lacking the slipcase. Dark orange stamped cloth, 262 pp. Profuse color plates. Text is in English, with essays and titles also supplied in Chinese. With introductions by Robert Hatfield Ellsworth and Mimi and Raymond Hung. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents all 100 pieces, including chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, and more. Includes bibliography. Scarce.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $195.00, like new condition, Sold by Design Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
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Fine. This is a fine hardcover copy bound in olive green cloth with title in gilt on the spine, with a near fine hardshell slipcase with light edgewear, and a small brown stain to the top edge of the slipcase only. Completely clean inside. Essential reference on Classical Chinese furniture written by one of the great twentieth century collectors. 250 finely printed illustrations, including 27 color plates. 14" high X 10" wide, 303 pages. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $450.00, like new condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
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Fine. With 250 finely printed illustrations, including 27 in color. 303pp. Folio, olive green gilt-stamped silk cloth, board slipcase with pictorial label. New York: Random House, [1971]. First edition. A fine copy in a near fine slipcase. Scarce. A fine copy of this classic comprehensive reference.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $652.50, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES.
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Very Good. 1970. Random House (no date, ca. 1970), . Folio, 299 pp, VG+ in gilt-stamped cloth & illustrated board slipcase (spine mildly sunned, shoirt split to one edge of slipcase). Color and b&w photographs of 155 pieces of Chinese furniture. (Subject: Asian Art. )