These examples of what is called 'traditional' Chinese furniture are all from or near Shanxi Province in central China and date from the late 17th to the early 19th centuries. Since furniture styles and construction techniques did not change over centuries, it is often difficult to date pieces precisely, and experts tend to use 50 years or so as a basic range.

As with American furniture, I am primarily concerned with form, surface, and state of originality when I select Chinese pieces to live with and sell. All of this furniture retains its original lacquered surface, and any repairs are minor and appropriate. All of these pieces were in my own collection - reduced space in my new building leads to their sale.

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#10247
A very fine and rare couch or daybed with scrolled apron and legs. In original dry red lacquer. 17th or 18th century. $3,800.00

#101A A very rare folding chair in as found condition-18th-possibly 17th century. $950.00
#10688 a rare 17th century folding stool. Great turnings and color. $1,050.00
#10536 A fine folding chair with unusual 'pagoda' form crest rail and wonderful surface quality. Early 19th century. $850.00

#10614
A small alter, the top with upturned ends, the case with two drawers above open compartment with scalloped border. Shaped and carved flanges, molded, splayed legs. Early 19th Century. $1,750.00

#10633
A very fine center, or 'eight immortals' table with intact stone top, beautifully designed apron centered by carved and pierced circles. 1st half, 18th century. (Note similarities to Art Deco designs of 1920's and 1930's.) $5,800.00

#10735
An unusual pair of early 19th century armchairs with dramatic crest rails, vine and floral carved splats and seat skirts, and paneled seats. The sweep and shape of the crest rail, combined with the oversized scale of the chairs, show the creativity and inventiveness of rural cabinetmakers. Restoration to minor decorative elements of each chair. $3,500.00

#11248
An exceptional pair of 18th century side tables in original condition and retaining their original black lacquer.

#10810
A classic Ming-style center table with paneled top, shaped apron, and slightly flaring legs. Great color to top, original condition throughout. Late 18th century. $3,600.00

# 11250
A pair of very unusual sidechairs with scrolled crest rails, paneled seats, and scalloped framing decoration on front, sides, and back. Molded legs with old or original iron banding. Great color and surface quality. Probably early 19th century. Restoration to minor decorative elements on each chair. $3,300.00

#11079
A 17th century square or center table with carved corner brackets and 'giant's arm' leg supports. Original, as found, condition. $3,600.00

#11083
A very fine side table, the solid board top with a molded edge, s-shaped corner brackets, round legs with double ovoid side stretchers. A rare size with exceptional scale and proportion. 1st half, 18th century. $4,200.00

#11249
A very rare pair of 18th century low back sidechairs. Beautiful form-perfect condition. $2,800.00

#11251
A very rare pair of small side tables with paneled and molded tops, central shelves, and hoof feet. 18th/early 19th century. Perfect condition. $3,800.00

#11252
A fine small square table with medial shelf and hoof feet. 18th/early 19th century in perfect condition. $2,650.00

#101B An unusual half-round table with molded legs. Great surface, probably 19th century. $1,750.00
#101G A wooden pillow-great surface and 'as found' condition. Age?? $275.00
#10637 Two decorative Chinese boxes: beautifully made, great grain pattern and color to wood. 18th/ early 19th century. $750.00
#101F A tiny folding stool-perhaps for a child. Great surface, probably 19th century. $375.00

#101C A small bench with molded top and legs. 17th/early18th century $850.00
#10819 A 17th century stool with shaped skirt and great surface quality. $550.00

#101D
A rare small rectangular table with paneled top, molded legs, and box stretchers; probably early 19th century. $1,600.00

#101E
A rare small square table with paneled top and stretchers. Great surface quality. Late 18th/early 19th century. $1,400.00

Ming- style narrow side table with waisted top and hoof feet. Exceptional proportions. $2,600.00