Popular Chinese Antique Furniture Pieces

Popular Chinese antique furniture pieces lend an air of stunning elegance to any home. Consider one as the focal point in a room or as a conversation piece.

Uniquely gorgeous detailing

Each individual piece is a treasure. From intricate hand painted scenes to fabulous carved scroll work, the touch of the artisan is evident on every piece. Wonderful cabinets and end tables are richly lacquered in red or black and have delicate floral inlays. Some even include secret compartments. Often the hardware is so beautifully rendered in brass, that it is a work of art in itself. The seats of elegantly shaped chairs are upholstered in sumptuously faded velvets and silks.

Fitting in with other styles of furniture

Whether selecting your first piece or adding to a collection, choose what you love without worrying overmuch how it looks with your existing furniture. Part of the charm of Chinese antique furniture is how readily it blends with what you already have. In a foyer or a hallway, pair it with a beautiful rug and vase of fresh flowers, and your work is done. In the living room or bedroom, a stack of old leather bound books or a silver teapot completes the look.

Chinese antique furniture is the finishing touch to an already well decorated home, or the starting point that you build upon when redecorating. Either way, you are sure to receive many compliments on your exquisite taste when you add a finely detailed piece to your collection.