The international market for antique Chinese furniture is
booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now
worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a
survey of these collectibles—from the very best hardwood pieces
featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the
Asian market. The book presents an overview of carving styles, wood
types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration
techniques.
With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market
has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning
out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as
antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as
an indispensable reference guide to collectors.