The arts and crafts of the second half of China’s Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) are represented, with a brief nod to the early 20th century and the Art Deco influence in Chinese design. Included are the tools of the scholar, ancestor paintings, and other new categories, in addition to Chinese furniture, basketry, and cabinetry. Newly fashionable Chinese furnishings and accessories from the 18th and 19th centuries are presented in nearly 600 full color photographs. Each piece is clearly described and set in its historical context. While appreciating the beauty of furniture designs of the late Qing dynasty, readers will be enriched by photographs of their places in ancient settings as well as in contemporary household interiors. Designers and decorators will be surprised to see how well these antique forms blend with and enhance contemporary decor. Values are also included.[AuthorName]By Andrea McCormick and Lynde McCormick[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Andrea and Lynde McCormick of Boston, Massachusetts, travel to China several times a year to purchase antique furniture and accessories, which they sell from their website, their showroom in Boston's Back Bay, and at the finest antique shows on the East Coast.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]592 images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Antique Furniture and Accessories, c. 1780-1930[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]592 images[/ColorPattern]