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Catalogue >Oriental Art >  Classic Chinese Furniture of the Qing Dynasty Classic Chinese Furniture of the Qing Dynasty Tian Jiaqing Furniture made in the Qing dynasty (1644-1912) falls into two categories, either thatcreated during the period or based on the previous Ming dynasty. Qing furniture made by imperial craftsmen for Emperor Qianlong has long been a collector's item, and those pieces preserved in China are classified as national cultural relics. Focusing on the furniture made for the imperial collection, this book illustrates 120 masterpieces from the period: stools and chairs, tables, beds and couches, cabinets and stands with shelves and other items. 308 pages, 350 colour and mono illustrations, cloth, 305 x 228mm ISBN 0 85667 465 6 | Retail price £45.00 Unfortunately this title is currently out of print.  Online price: £31.00 / €46.50 Qing style furniture began to take shape during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, and demonstrated its highest achievements during the era of Emperor Qianlong (1736-96). Its special style related to the prosperity of the Kangxi-Qianlong era and the successful integration of the minority Manchurian ruler and the majority Han people. Qing dynasty workmanship is also reflected in the intricate design of furniture and other smaller items. Tian Jiaqing, a major student of Wang Shixiang, the current expert on Qing furniture, has devoted many years to the research and completion of this definitive work.